Gelman didn't ask for the Three-Origin Water. He simply teleported to the Gate of the Dark Wall.
Then he saw the wall wedged between two towering World Trees, and the gate set into it.
The pattern on the wall was as familiar as ever, rolling like waves, yet it was different from the Deep Sea Gate...
Now that he saw it, the pattern actually seemed to symbolize the black mist, merely shaped like waves.
This time, there was no Wall Breaker beside him to stop him and hurl him far away. There was only a gate and an empty, silent expanse.
Gelman turned to look into the distance and saw the fiery volcanoes beneath the roots of the World Trees.
To his surprise, they were all as still as extinct volcanoes, without a trace of activity. He couldn't even see a glimmer of fire or a plume of smoke.
All he could see above the now-silent volcanoes was the crimson waning moon hanging high in the night sky. It seemed more complete than before.
There was probably still two-thirds of the way to go before the full moon.
Gelman turned back toward the gate, carrying the Lantern given to him by Greedy and Mad Old Giants. It was also the key.
He lifted the iron ring of the Lantern.
Unlike most Lanterns, this one emitted a silver glow.
When Gelman raised it, the gate rumbled open inward, revealing a dark world.
Gelman walked inside. After only a few steps, the gate rumbled shut behind him and vanished without a trace.
Gelman found himself in a completely dark, open world. Only the Lantern in his hand could provide any light.
He carried the Lantern and walked forward warily, his footsteps echoing.
Suddenly, a gentle melody reached his ears, as though it