Chapter 15

In a vast expanse of white nothingness, Aspen and Nora stood frozen, their eyes full of confusion. Although Nora usually acted mature beyond her years, the sudden arrival in such an unfamiliar place made her instinctively edge closer to Aspen. Sensing the strangeness of the space, Aspen quickly pulled Nora behind her, her protective instincts kicking in as she cautiously scanned their surroundings. Suddenly, a burst of golden light appeared, flickering a few times before stabilizing in front of them. [System 1107 has detected a strong wish and successfully linked to the hosts.] "Greetings, hosts. I am System 1107. I am here to assist you. By completing the tasks I assign, you will earn a chance to have a wish granted. Would you like to bind with the System?" The situation felt surreal. Aspen and Nora exchanged a bewildered glance, feeling like they were trapped in a dream. Aspen recalled her last conversation with Corey and pinched her left hand hard with her right, hoping the sha