It was strange. The system was strange.
One moment, it told Adrian he couldn't travel to another world unless he met certain conditions. The next, it shoved him through a swirling portal without so much as a warning.
And where did he land? Of course—another world.
'What is this place…and why do I feel so heavy?' Adrian looked down at himself. His body was still slim, his muscles firm. He hadn't suddenly gained weight. Yet every movement felt sluggish, as though invisible chains were pulling him down. Was it him…or this place?
Calling it a "room" didn't feel right. The wide space around him roared with life. Sparks burst from anvils where molten metal was hammered into shape, ringing sharp notes that echoed through the chamber.
