In The Homeground

Dark space stretched in all directions. Sometimes, it was pitch black. Sometimes, there were patches of gray.

Rings of brilliant white light extended from one end to another, glowing and dimming.

It seemed to be a fusion of a bridge from the fairytales and the dream from a sci-fi comic.

Merov and Sonya quickly passed through these rings, crossing light years in matter of seconds. The journey in inner space was fast and short.

The rings at the start of tunnel had already began to dim out and slowly collapse. Even powerful space awakeners wouldn't be able to get them back working.

Yet, the two candidates kept their senses on alert. The route was absolutely safe. This space channel wouldn't be damaged even by peak rank 7s like themselves.

Even the proud Merov had tried and conceded, a rare thing for the prince.

"Everything went wrong. We have to dig up the truth after we return." Sonya suddenly said, without even looking at him.