As soon as Alden's body entered the portal, he found himself drifting in a dark void.
The place was pitch black, except for something floating in the distance.
A golden-colored book hovered silently in the air.
Alden recognized it instantly.
How could he not?
It was the same book that had caused him so much pain—so much that he'd once wished for death.
The Eclipse Codex.
But… where is this place?
And why is that floating here?
Is this my mind space? Or soul space?
A soft chime echoed, and a shimmering blue window appeared before him.
[THE ▒▒▒▒▒ TRIAL HAS BEEN COMPLETED]
[THE ▒▒▒▒▒ INSIDE YOUR SOUL INCREASED]
[2% → 8%]
[THE FIRST TRIAL IS COMPLETED]
[REWARD — BREAKTHROUGH TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE RANK RECEIVED]
[REWARD — SKILL: VOIDHEART RECEIVED]
A surge of energy rushed through him, followed by a cold sensation spreading across his body.
And yet, Alden's expression didn't change.
His mind had never felt clearer.
Something's… different.
It's quiet.
