As we stepped out of the temple, the brightness of the realm enveloped us, and I was momentarily blinded by the radiant light. When my vision cleared, I found myself standing on a cliff overlooking a vast expanse of shimmering water. The lake sparkled like a million diamonds under the sun, and the air was filled with the sound of gentle waves lapping against the shore.
Karis and Leon stood beside me, their expressions filled with wonder as they took in the beauty surrounding us. The sky above was a brilliant blue, streaked with wisps of clouds that danced lazily in the breeze.
"What a place," Leon said, taking a deep breath as if to savor the air. "I can't believe we're really here."
Karis nodded, her gaze sweeping across the landscape. "It's breathtaking. But I can't shake the feeling that this beauty hides challenges yet to come."
Just as she spoke, a ripple coursed through the water,