Kaelen stared at the gateway, a rush of emotions stirring within him. Could this really be it? Could they finally escape this twisted realm?
'No...'
But as much as he wanted to believe it, something in his gut twisted with doubt. It felt... wrong. And as much as he hated to admit it, he knew this felt far too easy.
Thane laughed, his voice was filled with relief and disbelief.
"I can't believe it... we actually found a gateway here."
He turned to Kaelen, expecting to see the same excitement mirrored on his friend's face. But instead, Kaelen's expression was clouded with something else—a wary skepticism.
Thane's smile faded, his brows were knitting together.
"Yo... what's wrong? This is our chance to get out of here."
Kaelen remained silent for a moment, unwilling to let his guarded thoughts dampen Thane's excitement. Instead, he summoned his chained blades, the metal links unfurling and clinking as they stretched forward.
