Adrian's surroundings started to change as soon as he stepped deeper into the Ruin of Illusions. The once-solid ground beneath his feet began to shift and tilt, throwing him off balance. He reached out instinctively, searching for something to hold onto, but the ground gave way beneath him. With a startled cry, Adrian found himself falling into darkness.
"H-Help!" Adrian instinctly called out, his voice echoing in the abyss. His heart raced as he struggled against the sensation of freefall, the cold air whipping past him. Panic threatened to overwhelm him, but he fought against it, reminding himself that this was an illusion—a test of his resolve.