"That part is... unclear," Kael admitted.
Silence stretched amongst everyone present for a while, and then he continued. "The visions speak of change, of liberation, of breaking cycles that have trapped us for generations. But the specific path isn't detailed. Only that your arrival marks the beginning of transformation."
Rey decided partial honesty was the best approach.
These people had saved his life and were offering shelter. Building trust through controlled revelation made strategic sense.
They could become his true allies in this world.
"I entered the Labyrinth to reach the Land of Aether," he explained. "I'm fleeing persecution from Nether authorities—they want me for crimes I committed while escaping slavery. The Labyrinth was supposed to be a crossing route."
Sera's expression shifted to sympathy mixed with concern.
