There was a strange tingling in my fingers... I hadn't noticed it earlier, mesmerized as I was by the surroundings, but I felt it now. I glanced at my hand to check the source of the problem and found the Ring of the Crimson Woman right there.
I'd almost forgotten about it. Wait... since when have I been wearing this ring?!
I'm not that careless... Wearing a legendary ring casually without needing it is something only the wealthy and powerful do, and I'm certainly not in either camp.
The only theory that makes sense is...
My thoughts were abruptly interrupted when both Jin and Ivor collapsed onto the ground, their bodies suddenly pale as though on the verge of losing consciousness.
"Pirren told me about this... but I never expected it to be this much," Ivor muttered, gasping for air, barely managing to stand as he helped Jin do the same.