First Step

There didn't even seem to be a viable solution to it the more Aika thought about it.

In the end, she simply shook her head, scanning the youths that remained behind, none of which seemed to dare to move.

Without a word, she vanished. It was impossible to control what would happen in the mountain range now, she could only hope that Ryu would be able to protect himself. Something had definitely happened within the Dream Asura, and she had a feeling that it was related to that little girl, or else they wouldn't have taken Ryu in like that.

It would be up to Ryu to survive now.

…

Within the pathway, Ryu felt his vision distorting and his mind twisting. It was difficult to see even right before his eyes even though when he had just been outside everything had seemed so free and clear. Even so, he continued to walk forward slowly.