(LLXVII) Shut Down

Leon awoke to find himself in a bizarre dark space, an eerie void where glowing green lines crisscrossed in every direction, forming an intricate web that seemed to stretch into infinity. The air was cool and silent, the only sound a faint hum from the glowing lines. He tried to move, but his steps were sluggish, like wading through water.

"Where am I?" He muttered, his voice echoing into the void. The echoes faded, swallowed by the oppressive silence.

His first instinct was to access the system, the familiar interface that had become second nature to him. He focused his thoughts, willing the system window to appear. Instead, a red error window popped up, the text flashing ominously: 

[System Error: Access Denied].

A frown creased Leon's brow. He tried again, with the same result. Frustration mounting, he attempted to summon his Magical Beasts. He focused on the bond he shared with Bella. Nothing happened. No familiar warmth, no comforting presence.