Alex stood in front of the portal, his sharp blue eyes locked onto the swirling vortex of energy.
His body still ached from the battle with the Manticore, but he had no time to rest any longer. The system had just sent him a new notification, unlike any before.
[Warning: The next floor presents an extreme danger. Be ready for anything the moment you step inside.]
Alex narrowed his eyes.
It was rare for the system to give out warnings—no, it was unheard of.
Its usual tone was cold and objective, never showing concern. Yet something about this message felt... different.
It was almost as if someone was worried about him.
A small smile tugged at his lips as realization dawned.
'Sophie...'
She was the only one who could influence the system like this, the only one who would care enough to send a warning in a way that felt almost... personal.
But as quickly as the warmth came, it faded. His expression hardened.
