Lucien and Rosetta ran towards the right side of the void, their surroundings becoming increasingly grotesque as they advanced.
The monstrous heads loomed larger here, its constant, unsettling motion amplifying the eerie atmosphere.
Suddenly, Rosetta stopped in her tracks, her face a mask of terror as she took in the sight of the humans being drained by the Sage of Deprivation.
Their bodies were either withered husks or lifeless shells, their eyes void of any spark of life.
She hadn't reached that stage yet, but the pain from her constant wounds and fatigue was unbearable.
Anger, sadness, and desperation churned within her as she saw the baby's head becoming larger as if she would be sucked too.
"Let's wait until that monster stops," she said, her voice trembling with fear.
Understanding her panic, Lucien halted. He focused on the nearby people, scrutinizing their faces and appearances.
