In an instant, everything turned white. A flash of light swallowed the ground beneath their feet, the air around them thickened like fog… and then, silence.

Mercurial Knight Cookie, Silverbell Cookie, and Elder Faerie Cookie opened their eyes to find themselves in a completely unfamiliar room — white walls, no windows, just a large screen in front of them and a set of armchairs.

Silverbell Cookie was the first to break the silence. “AH! What is this?! Where are we?! This definitely isn't Fairy Kingdom magic, I’m sure of it!”

Mercurial Knight Cookie placed a hand on the hilt of his sword, eyes narrowing. “Someone teleported us… But for what purpose? This doesn't seem like a direct attack.”

Elder Faerie Cookie simply crossed his arms, quietly observing everything. “This energy… it’s not fae. It feels more… artificial.”

Suddenly, a metallic sound echoed through the room. The cookies flinched. A speaker system crackled before a voice emerged — calm, almost playful.

Creator: “Hello, everyone! I hope you're comfortable… Welcome to the Reaction Room!”

“Reaction?” Silverbell repeated, furrowing his brow. “Reaction to what?”

Creator: “Oh, you’ll see! Let’s just say… you're the special guests today. I brought you here to react to something very important. Don’t worry — there’s no danger. For now.”

Mercurial Knight Cookie muttered, “I’ve fought beasts of darkness, faced deadly curses, and watched kingdoms fall… but I’ve never felt so uneasy as I do now.”

“I think it’s kind of fun so far,” Silverbell said with a nervous smile. “I mean… it could be a trap, sure! But at least the chair is comfy.”

Elder Faerie Cookie sighed deeply. “If it is a trap, it’s far too elaborate for something so direct. Let’s listen. And watch.”

The screen in front of them flickered… something was about to begin.