The moment Nina—disguised as Nero—crossed the dungeon barrier, she felt it.
A wave of strange energy rushed through her body, tickling her side like the brush of a cold feather.
Her instincts immediately went on high alert. It wasn't just a normal dungeon entrance. The mana here was warped—offbeat in a way she couldn't quite explain.
Hwan stepped in right beside her and gave her a sideways glance. "What do you think about this place, Nero?"
The name caught her off guard for a moment, but she caught herself before she could respond too slowly.
"It's… off. Something about this energy doesn't feel right."
She said carefully.
[Stay sharp. This place is likely unstable. You don't know what could happen here.]
Her Patron's voice whispered in her head.
"I know."
Nina muttered aloud, half to herself, half as a warning.
Hwan's eyes narrowed.
"Know what?"
Nina looked at him.
"That we need to stay vigilant. This dungeon isn't normal."
