Chapter 115

From afar off, I can see thick gray clouds covering whatever is before us.

As we trudge forward, it seems like we're walking to our doom, I can feel the dark energy; it tastes like rage and maddening strength, feels wraith-like. Its effect is overwhelming, I can't speak. Even Nothing is affected because he lets out a low groan.

"This is the Doom Portal," he grinds out. "This is the entrance to Condemnation Hall. Brace up, earthling."

It takes 2 minutes for us to cross the portal, but it feels like an hour.

After we sail through the portal successfully, a flying Sceptre appears out of nowhere and comes at us with unnerving speed. I try to scream, frightened by the force of its attack, but Nothing clamps his hand over my mouth and muffles my screams. "Don't scream!" he hisses into my ear. "You'll only put yourself into danger and slip out of existence."

I nod frantically and cover my mouth with my hands as soon as Nothing's rough hands release me. I'm sure I look a