C2761 The Barrier of the Goddess' Muttering

A boundless black mist churned and billowed like a sentient, soft-bodied creature, so thick it appeared to swallow the entire world whole.

In the haze, blurred shadows emerged, their outlines barely discernible, suggesting the presence of some ineffable, terrifying entity lurking in the shadows.

The black mist swept through, and in a blink, all was gone.

He opened his eyes