Chapter 14: The Echo of the Void
The Void King's massive hand swept through the sky, searching for Rahmat. But the Sole of Silence didn't just make Rahmat quiet; it made him part of the shadows.
"You can't hide forever, Artisan!" the King's voice boomed like thunder. "The shoes you wear are a curse. They belong to the darkness!"
Rahmat looked at the starlight glowing in his sandals. He realized the King wasn't looking for him, but for the light he carried. He stepped carefully, each footprint on the dark ground blooming into a tiny white flower that only he could see. These were the Unknown Footprints—the only way back to his world.
Suddenly, Maya's face appeared in a reflection on a puddle of shadow. "Run, Rahmat! Follow the flowers! They lead to the shop, but you must reach the gate before the moon turns black!"
Rahmat started to run. He wasn't just a cobbler anymore; he was a runner between worlds.