In the tower, Igris suddenly heard the news that the secret realm was perfectly sealed by the realm guardian.
He had never known that such a guardian even existed, let alone one of such overwhelming power.
The voice did not travel in an ordinary manner. It did not echo through air or space. Instead, it manifested directly within the consciousness of every existence that had ever entered that realm or had any form of connection to it. It was absolute, undeniable, and carried an authority that could not be questioned.
"Where is the boy? If everyone was expelled, then he should have appeared here."
Igris remained still, yet tension was clearly etched across his face. His thoughts moved rapidly, attempting to reconcile the situation. If the realm had truly expelled all entrants, then Alex should have emerged without exception. The absence of his presence suggested something far more complicated.
…
Inside the realm.
