The walls of the attic shook violently, and the ceiling above her cracked and splintered.
Before Su Jiyai could react, the entire attic floor gave way beneath her, and she plunged downward, surrounded by dust and debris.
She hit the ground hard, the impact knocking the wind out of her.
Pain shot through her body as she landed awkwardly on her side, her vision blurring from the force of the fall.
Through the haze of her disorientation, Su Jiyai caught glimpses of her surroundings.
The attic was gone, and in its place was a strange lab-like area filled with blinking lights, glowing tubes, and futuristic equipment.
The walls were lined with machines that hummed softly, casting an eerie blue light over the room.
Despite her blurry vision, Su Jiyai felt a deep sense of déjà vu, as if she had been in this very place before.
The machines, the strange energy in the air—it was all familiar, yet just beyond the reach of her understanding.
