While the entire world was looking forward to the Grand Summit Trials and entering the realm, two people were completely oblivious to all of it.
Inside the realm, in the inner zone.
Cael and Junior had been staying in the inner zone for nearly a month. It had been a grueling, exhausting journey.
Every day followed the same pattern: they would walk through the treacherous zone for ten to twelve hours, avoiding monsters and traps, constantly on edge.
Then, when exhaustion finally caught up to them, they would find a spot to rest, usually a cave, a crevice, or a hidden alcove, and then sleep for ten hours before starting the cycle again.
Yes, they could have reduced their rest time to move faster. But the inner zone was not forgiving. One mistake, one careless step, and they could die without even knowing how.
Unlike the outer zone, which had been relatively safe, the inner zone was the complete opposite.
