The dark land

"It's time to leave!"

Waldo lowered his head and looked at Dawn City. After months of construction, Dawn City had expanded several times its original size, easily accommodating millions of survivors.

The massive city walls exuded a majestic aura and loomed over the snowy plains, towering even higher than many continuous mountain peaks.

It was time to depart. Without much hesitation, Waldo stepped into the vortex.

Boom!

In that instant, countless terrifying lightning bolts that sent shivers down Waldo's spine flashed through the void, tearing through the firmament, illuminating the vast and dark landscape. Waldo took a step into the vortex.

Buzzing!

At that moment, his mind buzzed as if it had been heavily struck. The surroundings became a blur, fleeting like flowing light. He felt as if he were drowning, struggling to breathe, under immense pressure that weakened his body.