Suddenly, his vision blurred, and Shadow's consciousness was pulled away to a different place.
For a brief moment, everything around him faded into darkness, as if his senses had been cut off entirely. Then, just as quickly, light returned.
When his sight cleared, he found himself seated among a massive crowd inside a futuristic arena. The structure was enormous, stretching far beyond what he could immediately perceive, with countless rows of spectators surrounding a central battlefield below. The atmosphere was alive, filled with loud cheers and restless energy as the audience focused entirely on the fight taking place.
The noise alone was overwhelming, yet it didn't feel chaotic. Instead, it carried a strange sense of immersion, as if every sound was carefully controlled to enhance the experience.
Shadow's eyes moved slightly as he took everything in, his expression calm despite the sudden shift.
Only then did he notice the familiar presence beside him.
