The first rays of dawn filtered through the heavy drapes, casting a dim, golden light across my room. I had barely slept, my mind racing with thoughts of Lise and the urgency of my plan.
The hologram's revelation that she was in the demon realm had ignited a fire within me, a determination that burned brightly even in the face of the obstacles ahead.
I sat up, swinging my legs over the side of the bed, and took a deep breath. Today, I would leave. Somehow, I would escape Thalira's house and find my way to the demon realm. The thought of confronting Thalira and her mother filled me with dread, but the desire to find Lise overpowered any fear.
Dressing quickly, I pulled on a simple tunic and trousers, practical for travel and movement. I slipped my sword into its sheath and fastened it to my side, the weight of the weapon providing a strange sense of comfort. With a final glance around the room, I steeled myself and quietly opened the door.
