Bab 237: CCXXXVII. The Mistake

Continuing to scream in desperation, Dag, without even trying to cling on, dropped into total darkness, where even the air around him in free fall emitted no sound.

His body continued to fall into absolute emptiness for a few seconds, leaving a thin trail formed by the tears that flowed uncontrollably from his ajar eyes, which were about to give way to death.

*tum-tum*

*tum*

...

Dag opened his eyes again, taking a deep breath, like someone who has just been freediving underwater.

A strong Sun, albeit an artificial one, warmed his body and face partially covered with sand, which made him realize that he was still alive and in the real world.

The huge yellow, luminous sphere in the sky eclipsed behind another figure that sprang slowly from his feet.