A flash of white brilliance flickered by.
The next moment, Duanmu Huai and Mary only felt a blur before their eyes, and then they both appeared in a peculiar space.
Here, one couldn't make out anything; at least, in Duanmu Huai's view, all around were walls and staircases made up of various characters and numbers. To be honest, it was even a bit dizzying to look at for too long.
Just then, Lumiaire's voice sounded in their ears.
["You've successfully entered the Reapers' network. How does it feel?"]
"It feels terrible. I really want you to see this mess. There are chaotic and nonsensical characters everywhere, on the floor, in the sky, on the walls."
["Then it seems you've entered successfully. Oh, by the way, here's something for you."]
As Lumiaire's voice rang out, Duanmu Huai saw a dagger materialize out of thin air and land in his hand.
"What's this?"