(A/N Big thanks to everyone for the Power stones and Golden tickets, they mean a lot. As usual, please don't hesitate to comment or drop a review. ENJOY)
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The light faded, and Seris opened her eyes to a muted grey landscape.
She blinked once, letting her vision adjust. The terrain around her stretched wide, uneven rocks, ridges scattered between dull patches of grass, and a few sparse trees standing alone in the distance. The air felt dry, faintly metallic, and she could sense the faint hum of mana suspended in it.
No one was nearby. She checked twice.
Her instincts told her she was alone. For now.
She exhaled, steadying her breathing, and began moving.
Her steps were light but deliberate, leaving barely any trace on the sanded stone. She scanned the terrain for vantage points, paths, or anything that resembled elevation.
'Best to get higher first,' she thought.
