Land of Darkness.
The darkness seemed to grow thicker, as a force even darker than darkness itself invaded this space.
In an instant, the disciples of The Silent One inexplicably felt an unsettling restlessness, as though isolated and trapped, enveloped by a cage of darkness.
"Senior Brother, you've arrived."
The Stopper turned around, gazing in a certain direction. With a gentle wave of his hand, the expanding darkness around him seemed to freeze in place.
Amid the thick and heavy darkness, a figure composed entirely of shadow approached. His entire being embodied the darkness, consuming all gazes directed at him.
The Dark One!
He had come as well.
"What is the meaning of all this?"
The Dark One spoke in a deep voice, "Why has that one suddenly made a move?!"
The Stopper replied,
"I set a trap, and that one... has fallen for it."
His words carried an immense sense of excitement and anticipation.
"A trap?"
The Dark One was puzzled.
