The Collapsing Hall of Truth

"Thump, thump."

The moment they saw the Bronze Gate, Klein and Audrey heard heartbeats coming from within their own bodies. But they had entered the world within the book in spirit form; their hearts and physical bodies were outside!

Along with those heartbeats came a bone-chilling cold that spread through their bodies, as if every part of them had developed its own consciousness and was about to assemble into a brand-new, cruel, cold-blooded version of themselves.

The surface of the Bronze Gate was covered in countless strange symbols, densely packed together like chains tightly wound around it, sealing whatever lay beyond.

As they stared at the gate, the Spirituality within them instinctively sensed a certain presence, and Illusions began to emerge... Something seemed to exist within the endless, profound darkness beyond the gate.

It was something cold and chaotic. Even sealed behind the gate, it still stirred restlessly, releasing a terrifying pull toward them. It seemed to be silently calling for them to come closer...

"Get back!"

Klein shouted at Luther.

Following their plan from before entering, his spirit body rapidly expanded, enveloping Audrey beside him. He directly ended the summoning and returned Above the Gray Fog.

"Swish!"

Audrey opened her eyes and found herself back in Mr. Fool's Divine Kingdom. At that moment, this world shrouded in Gray Fog felt so familiar and comforting, filling her with heartfelt calm.

The icy chill within her body quickly receded without leaving any trace, and the sensation that a new "self" was about to be born vanished with it.

"Are you all right?"

From the end of the long table came [The World]'s hoarse voice once more. Having returned Above the Gray Fog, he had resumed his usual gloomy reserve.

He clearly loved muttering to himself in his heart, so why did