From the echoing, suffocating confines of the dark corridor, the sudden expanse of the clearing was like a breath of fresh air. Trees with luminescent leaves outlined the borders of this oasis, their light casting gentle rays that danced upon the ground. The air was filled with a subtle, sweet aroma, reminiscent of early spring mornings.
Ken blinked, his ghoul eyes adjusting to the serene luminance, while Danny shifted back to his human form, letting out a soft whistle. "After all that dread, this feels... unreal," he mused aloud.
'Is this another illusion? A breather before another test, perhaps?' Johan's mind raced, ever cautious. However, he couldn't deny the feeling of peace that started to seep into his bones.
