The glow of the Purifying Flame was shrouded in darkness, and in an instant, Watson lost track of Sainy Loter. Now, only she remained in this desolate darkness.
After hesitating for a moment, Watson made the same move as Sainy Loter, leaning forward and plunging into the unknowable darkness together.
The fall didn't last long; in just a brief moment, Watson touched the ground, the mottled blade piercing the slightly soft soil beneath her. She slowly got up and saw Sainy Loter standing in front of her.
Turning her head, Watson could vaguely see the staircase in the darkness, realizing that it had already reached its end.
"Quite brave. I always hesitate for a long time, not because I'm afraid of death, but because I fear being stuck here forever. If that happened, I'd never know the [Truth]."
The sound of chains arose as Sainy Loter handed his chain to Watson.
