But regardless of the truth, the weight of isolation pressed heavily on him. It was a loneliness that cut deeper than the wounds inflicted by monsters or the challenges he faced. He couldn't help but yearn for the company of his fellow humans, for the shared experiences, and for the camaraderie that came from simply knowing that he was not alone.
"I have grown stronger physically, but not that much mentally it seems… even if I am alone, what I have to do doesn't change at all," Kane thought.
With relentless determination, Kane pressed forward through the labyrinthine corridors of the third floor of the dungeon. For twenty grueling hours, he traversed the treacherous paths, his senses keenly attuned to the dangers lurking around every corner. Yet, despite his vigilance and unwavering exploration, the entrance to the next level remained elusive, a tantalizing enigma just beyond his reach.
