"Tell me this is a joke..."
Shinon stood before the mysterious portal, its ethereal black glow beckoning him forward. It was his first time encountering a dungeon entrance in this new world. As a result, curiosity and dread washed over him.
Memories of his traumatic experience in a previous dungeon resurfaced, threatening to consume him in fear. He took a deep breath, his mind racing with conflicting thoughts.
"Get a hold of yourself, Shinon," he muttered, attempting to calm his racing heart. "This is not the same as before. You've grown stronger, and this time, you're prepared... and if you fuck up... there's no one to save you."
With newfound determination, he stepped closer to the portal and entered without hesitation.
As he crossed the threshold, the world around him shifted, and he found himself standing in a vast underground chamber, its walls adorned with ancient inscriptions and faded murals depicting long-forgotten tales.
