The door vanished instantly without a trace, upon completing its sole purpose, leaving behind only a damp wall covered in dark moss and the faint scent of decay lingering in the air.
Maria only stared at that wall with a blank expression. It was like she was waiting for something to appear out of that wall. That was probably the case, but sadly, nothing appeared.
What appeared instead was a cruel system message.
[You have failed to pass the Fifth Fable.]
[You will be trapped in the timeline of the past as punishment.]
[You have lost your qualifications as a player.]
The message cut through any remaining hope of returning to the present world. That was enough to make anyone fall into despair.
However,
...So I was really left behind, huh?
Realizing the truth of the situation, she let out a weary sigh.
