[Ash Fall] Straight Sword, Wooden Sword [Green Pine], and Dagger [Miju] were neatly placed by Xia Nan's side.
Meanwhile, the metal ring that Xia Nan removed from the Shark Beast's chest before losing consciousness lay untouched on a nearby tea table.
Forcing himself to endure the weakening and pain affecting his body, Xia Nan struggled to get up from a roomy, soft couch. His thick boots, marked with combat scars, had been removed and placed nearby, with his bare feet touching the soft carpet.
Holding onto the sofa's edge for support, Xia Nan stood up shakily, sheathed his weapons, and approached to take the [Dream Weaving Corridor] key from the tea table. He intended to inspect and study the item's usage.
But just as he took the metal ring in hand, he seemed to hear Alton's voice from earlier, followed by footsteps approaching from the other side.
The door of the side room was pushed open from outside.
