Sunny could not get used to how small and bleak his world had become without shadow sense, feeling exposed and uncomfortable. As they drew near the ruins, he could not tell if something was hiding behind the old stone or if danger was lying in wait — all he could tell was that the air seemed colder here, and that it smelled of water.
The quiet sounds in the distance told him that the river they had been searching for was close. To reach it, however, they would have to traverse the ruins and face any potential peril that hid there.
Sunny glanced at Nephis briefly, then grimaced and continued walking forward. The two of them caught up with Saint, who entered the ruins first.
