Arthur left the shack early, before either Tiara or Ali had woken up. He didn't know why he felt the need to go outside, but something had changed after last night's meditation. The city felt different. Something was pulling him, and that pull was stronger now.
He walked through Nexus without a clear destination. He wasn't exploring for fun—he wanted to understand the city. He walked past open arenas, spirit markets, and stone buildings with runes carved into them. He didn't speak to anyone. Most people didn't even notice him.
He had no real body here, just like Tiara and Ali. Their forms were made of spiritual energy, but it wasn't stable enough yet. They couldn't eat spiritual food or touch things properly. They were more like shadows.
Still, Arthur kept walking.
He turned a corner and saw something strange.
