Vanitas walked through the pathways with Zen by his side. Taking another look around, he realized he had been mistaken.
This was not the Joseon era.
It was merely something imitating it. A civilization attempting to recreate the past after losing the modernity it once had.
"The pillar Jihyeon mentioned," Vanitas began. "Have you figured out what caused it?"
The pillar of light. According to Zen's teacher, Jihyeon, a massive pillar of light had suddenly appeared and was responsible for humanity's regression.
At the question, Zen answered without even turning his head.
——I have.
"Then?"
——The Archives will tell you.
Vanitas frowned. "Don't start acting vague on me now. Both of us know I don't have much time left. You might as well tell me already."
But Zen merely smiled at him.
——It's alright. I trust you.
Vanitas's frown deepened.
