After an arduous journey, overcoming numerous difficulties, they finally arrived. Without a clear purpose, one should initially show willingness to face it all. Even if they weren't excited enough to rush immediately to the center of the Circular Plaza, jubilant and elated, at the very least, there should have been visible joy overflowing in words...
However, there was none.
There indeed was a sense of righteousness and uncontrollable excitement, but within these emotions, caution was prevalent. Everyone stopped in unison at the edge of the Circular Plaza. So close, yet no one dared to rashly go forward.
Even though the plaza was empty, it inexplicably struck fear into their hearts. They felt trepidation, and couldn't help but be on guard against what lay ahead. As time passed, the longer they faced the plaza, the stronger the sense of danger became.
Anxiety began to rise within them for no reason, giving way to an uncontrollable nervousness.
