Pieces of Familiarity I

When Auster uttered those words, I was immediately aware that we needed to exercise caution because the area smelled of gloom, much like there was a fog, but the fog's color was dark rather than white.

I unintentionally grasped Auster's hands hard at that moment, and before I knew it, he had drawn closer to me and was whispering some phrases I never thought I would get used to.

“Just be careful not to enter that room. There are legends that it will eat a person's soul.”

"Auster, aren't you here to guard me?"

"I'm sure to protect you, Solstice, but it doesn't imply illusions are safe for you. Remember that," I squinted, but at the conclusion, I chose to nod.

As soon as I turn to look around once more, I notice that the floor is covered in a crimson carpet. The walls then appear to be like certain nobles' passageways.

Auster tucked me into a hiding spot just as I was ready to turn around and couldn't even hear the footsteps at that