Silas left the scene. But before he stepped toward the alley, he glanced one last time at the swirling bright blue light—the portal leading to the centipede king's realm.
He had no choice but to enter that place. It would also be his first time entering a dungeon since he got into this world. He had to prepare for that because he knew full well how dangerous dungeons could be.
He sighed and was about to walk toward where the hotel was when the wall of the closest house slowly fell. Silas cast [Barrier], protecting himself before it completely flattened him. Among the heaps of rocks, he saw the body of a child covered in dust.
He stopped, numbness settling over his body. He thought of Finn's sister, Kara, who was currently alone in their house.
