Without realizing it, Raika drifted into a restless sleep. Her mind, weary from the day's turmoil, sought solace in the depths of her dreams. As she slipped into unconsciousness, the world around her dissolved into darkness.
She found herself standing in an unfamiliar, shadowy landscape. The air was thick with an eerie silence, broken only by the distant, indistinct whispers that seemed to emanate from nowhere and everywhere at once. The ground beneath her feet felt cold and unyielding, sending a shiver up her spine.
"Huh? What is this?" she murmured, her voice echoing softly in the vast emptiness. "This feels... familiar."
Raika's heart began to race as she looked around, trying to make sense of her surroundings. The darkness seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions, a void that swallowed light and hope alike. Her pulse quickened, and a sense of nervousness settled over her.
