"After walking for a few more minutes, you followed 'fate's hint' and crossed a small hill, finally arriving at the designated location."
"Through the thick gray-white fog, you could vaguely make out a river blocking the way ahead. Its tides surged relentlessly, and amidst the currents, shadowy figures of the dead wandered aimlessly."
"This is no ordinary river,"
"This is the 'River of Death,' which has manifested in the real world as the final destination for all the deceased."
"No wonder 'fate's hint' suggested seeking assistance—trying to cross the 'River of Death' as a living being indeed entails great peril."
"Your gaze moved downward, and you noticed a village by the riverbank. An oil lamp flickered at its entrance, casting unsteady light. Inside, shadows of people intertwined, suggesting many inhabitants. However, surrounding the village, countless eyes hidden in the darkness opened, brimming with malevolence as they stared intently within."
