Selene, still on her knees, forced herself to stand. Her legs trembled as she straightened, her grip on her staff steady but her exhaustion visible in her every movement. "The Void doesn't grant time for rest. The deeper we go, the stronger its grip becomes."
Wei Lin turned toward her, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You're sure about that? That was a fragment? It felt strong enough to be something more."
Selene nodded, her face pale but resolute. "Yes. The real source lies ahead. The Void's core is... much more dangerous."
Mara walked closer to Selene, her expression serious, though she reached out a hand to support her. "We can't rush into this without a plan. Our energy is depleted, and we need to recover. Charging into the Void unprepared will only get us killed."