Alex's attention was immediately drawn back to reality as he heard the middle-aged man speak. He had a multitude of questions swirling in his mind. First and foremost, he wanted to understand why he had ended up in this strange place.
Additionally, he wanted to comprehend the connection between the middle-aged man's uncanny doppelgänger from the previous pocket space and their involvement with the dagger that now resided in Alex's possession. How did all these elements intertwine?
As he approached the platform, he noticed that the middle-aged man had once again taken his position on the throne in the center of the room. This time, however, his eyes were wide open and fixated directly on Alex. The intense stare made Alex uncomfortable, but he no longer felt fear.
