The dead end of the bargain

Katherine had endured countless failed attempts at teleportation, but this time was particularly disastrous. Instead of reaching her hometown, she found herself in a distant land on the northern side, the complete opposite of Veleton, her intended destination in the south.

'It's all that brute's fault!' Frustration washed over her as she blamed the notorious creature that had been plaguing her thoughts, causing her to fumble with the teleportation spell.

Taking a deep breath, Katherine waited for the cab to arrive at her master's house, her hands tightly clutching the bag containing the mysterious box. The amulet had developed a profound connection with her, even responding to her thoughts. This made her wonder about its true strength and power, especially considering its ability to seal broken and damaged portals between parallel worlds.