Persephone suddenly halted, realizing there were familiar faces around her. A surge of joy filled her, but she cautiously avoided looking around. She silently trailed behind Morpheus, taking small steps forward.

Morpheus turned around. "What's wrong?"

Persephone's heart raced as if it would leap out of her mouth. She looked up at him, unable to utter a single word. Her unusual expression and pale face puzzled Morpheus.

"Are you feeling unwell?"

"No..."

"Let's look around, then head back."

Morpheus squinted. He noticed the flickering light on her wrist and her distracted demeanor and then recollected her prescriptions and those exotic ingredients only found in Southeast Aciatic...

His doubts gathered like thick clouds in his mind. This bracelet was highly unusual as he had never seen her take it off. Could this flickering pendant be some sort of signal?

him, he abruptly grabbed her shoulder and

Persephone raised her head and bumped into his firm chest. His

"Morpheus, you..."

quietly. He wanted to ask who she truly was, but he remained silent. He hadn't hurt her. It was merely an abrupt

from that angle... Suddenly, someone emerged from the

He pushed Persephone to the side,

he landed a hook on his

of being well-trained as he endured the heavy blow without faltering. His sharp gaze

his fist to punch again, but the man dodged and swiftly

air around them crackling

for her safety, Morpheus momentarily lost focus and received a

"Stop fighting!"

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