The breeze was cool and gentle as Ethan sat on the cliff's edge, his legs dangling freely over the steep drop. The sprawling forest stretched endlessly below, a sea of emeralds that rustled softly under the mid-morning sun. The horizon was hazy, blending seamlessly into the sky, and Ethan found himself lost in the vastness of it all.
His mind wandered aimlessly, unable to grasp anything concrete. It was like staring into an empty void within himself. Despite the beauty around him, there was a gnawing sense of loss—a constant reminder that he didn't even know who he was.
Ethan sighed, leaning back slightly as he stared into the distance. His thoughts were interrupted by a sharp, sudden chime that echoed in his ears but felt like it resonated inside his head.
Startled, he sat upright, his heart racing. A translucent panel materialized in front of him, hovering in mid-air.
