Chapter 48

Upon awakening, I could only describe one prevailing sensation: warmth. My gaze met a vast, austere chamber. Initially, it appeared boundless, as if it stretched infinitely, but within moments, I could discern its intricate details. A single expansive window stood opposite a stone fireplace, and while the room held minimal furnishings, it offered an inexplicable sense of comfort. In contrast to the typically suffocating and gloomy atmosphere of barren rooms, I felt a deep sense of belonging in this space.

Could this be a memory of mine?

I believed this was...

I searched the entire space, hoping to find something familiar that might trigger my memory. Finally, my eyes landed on an amulet, casually resting in the center of the solitary table. As I reached to pick it up for a closer look, I hesitated upon sensing the presence of others. I stepped back and overheard a brewing argument among the approaching individuals.

"We're not sending her anywhere," <