148 – Fallen
Author: Namazu
last update2024-09-06 20:48:49

“I don’t know, Gwen, Freya.” Jane, still in the roots’ cage, took a deep breath. She and Stella had just heard about Cody’s experiences until he entered the underground. “But one thing is for sure, I haven’t been able to feel any signal from Cody since a week ago.”

Gwen covered her mouth with a sob. Freya stared ahead with an empty gaze. Her tears were also flowing.

“What about Cody’s actual body that’s there?” Stella pointed at the giant tree trunk. “Maybe we can open it and pull it out by force, then try to wake him up.”

“You don’t understand, Stella.” Jane wiped her face. “Cody’s soul has moved to another body, not his actual body that transmits signals containing consciousness to another body. In other words, Cody’s real body, which is there, isn’t even connected to the body he’s using now. Moreover, it’s impossible to open the tree with our powers. Maybe only Cody can do it.”

“But all of this should die if Cody is dead, right?” Gwen didn’t give up. “This giant tree, these roots,
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