Chen Ge had made the mental preparation that no matter what happened, he would never open his eyes. His body was swallowed up by darkness, and the noises around his eyes fell away. It felt as if he was walking slowly and alone deep into the ocean, departing from the familiar world, with the fear of the future unknown, and carrying with him an anticipation for the final destination. Many feelings blossomed in the man's mind, like an octopus' tentacles wrapping themselves around his shuddering heart.
"I've already experienced this sense of isolation many times before. To prevent this feeling from happening in real life, this time, I have to see this to its end," Chen Ge mumbled to himself, not because he thought someone or something was listening but because he was trying to give himself words of encouragement.
