Chapter 26 - Crazy Professor

I took a deep breath and steadied myself. The strong wind was relentless, pushing against me with every step I took. I had to rely on my balance and quick reflexes to navigate the falling tiles.

"Stay focused, Isolde," I whispered to myself. I took a tentative step forward, feeling the tile shift under my weight. The wind howled, trying to push me off balance. I quickly adjusted my footing and jumped to the next tile, feeling it wobble beneath me.

Each step was a gamble. Some tiles held firm, while others gave way almost immediately. I had to anticipate the fall and react in an instant. My heart pounded in my chest, the adrenaline making my senses sharper.

However, I wasn't moving fast enough. The end of the second platform was still a fair bit away, and because of the wind, I couldn't move forward anymore. I was basically stuck in place.