Opaque reality [ 14 ]

It was almost afternoon, and in the village square, Riela could be seen teaching her apprentices with her usual enthusiasm, smiles on her face as she spoke and demonstrated with her hands.

The women sitting on the grass around her watched her with respect and eagerness to learn.

Nevertheless, all of a sudden, Riela began to act strange. Her eyes blinked several times as though fighting back a strong urge to sleep, her words and demonstrations became unclear as well.

"What is happening, Lady Riela?"

"Are you okay?" they asked, concerned about Riela.

"I—I am okay," Riela muttered while staggering backward.

She was okay until a few seconds ago when her head was greeted with a strange, indecipherable noise. After the strange noise, she began to feel strength leaving her body and her vision becoming blurry.