Moments before the catastrophe struck Lumen City.
"... " Ossa turned his head toward a certain direction, a sense of familiarity pulling him toward the luxurious giant castle at the center of the city.
[Final Mission: Retrieve the Philosopher's Stone.]
The system, which had not spoken to him ever since restoring his memories, spoke. Even though monotone as it always had been, Ossa seemed to feel the mockery behind it.
The system was seemingly telling him he was not free—not now, and not ever.
"Shit..." Ossa cursed, the urge to move toward the castle overshadowing any strength he had. Sweat began to trickle down his face as he tried to resist the will rooted in his soul.
"I didn't know this would happen... I thought I was free," Ossa muttered, his teeth gritting in frustration at his supposed weakness.
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