Monster of Dreams and Reality

A series of loud bangs came from all directions as the black fog collapsed like an avalanche, and the illusion disappeared like a puff of smoke. Lily shook her head, trying to regain her balance. When her vision stabilized, she found herself back in the Shadowy Forest.

Lily blinked, there was a hint of confusion in her eyes. The false perception and the reality clashed for a while before her memory finally broke free from the ice. She had regained her consciousness and now remembered how she had come to this place, that the army of beasts she led, and Mr. Landlord who had been separated from for many days.

Recalling the bowl of braised pork ribs that she did not manage to eat in the illusion, her lips flattened.

She then saw the monster on the ground struggling to escape, surrounded by smoke and dark fog.