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It all happened in the blink of an eye.

One moment, you were strapping on the headset;

The next, a blinding flash of light engulfed your vision.

When the glow subsided, you found yourself in an entirely unfamiliar world—vivid colors swirling around you, shifting and blending in a mesmerizing chaos.

Your head groaned softly as you blinked, disoriented and unsure of what had just occurred or where you even were.

Everything was hazy, yet the vibrant hues painted an unmistakable tapestry of an alien landscape.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed nearby, sharp and deliberate.

You hesitated, lifting your gaze. Two figures emerged from the shadows, their eyes locking onto yours.

Their pupils shimmered with eerie, swirling pinwheels of red and blue, flickering with a strange, hypnotic rhythm.

One of them, Pomni, stepped closer, her hand waving gently in front of your face.

Her eyes, still shimmering with the same red and blue pattern, flickered with concern and curiosity.

“Hey… you okay?” Pomni asked softly, her voice soothing yet tinged with worry.

Before you could respond, a rough voice cut through the air.

“Oh, great. Another one,” Jax huffed, crossing his arms with a mixture of annoyance and impatience.

From nearby, Ragatha perked up instantly, her eyes widening with interest.

“Another one?” she exclaimed, rushing over with a mix of excitement and concern, eager to understand what had just transpired.