Sion and the others shook their heads. Someone who had been here more than once said, "This place is an endless land of darkness. Except for the light in the palaces, we've never seen any other light."

"Should we go take a look?" Sion asked.

As Adrian observed Sion, he surmised that this light was likely related to the Emberfallen team. Sion had seemed a bit fidgety when the Emberfallen team had left earlier. It was clear that his goal was in that direction as well. Sion had said he wanted to end everything, so was the opportunity to end the long-standing traditions of the three villages tied to the light?

With that thought in mind, Adrian said, "Let's go."

The Mudstone team headed toward the light. They passed several palaces along the way, but they did not explore them. What surprised them was that although the pillar of light looked like it was close by, it seemed to take forever to reach it.

"It's been nine hours already. According to our elders, twelve hours make one cycle, s