[: 3rd POV :]
On the other hand, after leaving Yggdrasil, the portal quietly closed behind them.
There was no destination that could be described by ordinary standards.
It was not a realm.
It was not a dimension.
Nor was it a world.
They stood within an unknown region somewhere across the endless Universe, where countless rivers of stars flowed silently through the darkness.
Fragments of ancient worlds drifted peacefully in the distance, while enormous galaxies revolved so far away that they resembled nothing more than glowing specks of light.
The surrounding space was eerily tranquil.
Only the soft sound of cosmic winds could be heard.
Maiya quietly looked up at Cain.
Ever since they had left Yggdrasil, he had remained silent.
Although his expression had returned to normal, she knew him well enough to notice the subtle changes.
His usual gentle smile had disappeared.
His eyes had become much quieter.
The warmth surrounding him felt dimmer than before.
