A dream as vivid as ever crept into Zimo's mind in the dark room.
He found himself standing on a tall pillar, tied up to a pole, naked. Darkness surrounded him with only this blinding light focused on him.
Sweat dripped from his face as he tried hard to see what was around him, but nothing became visible to the eye.
The dead silence was suddenly broken when a laugh echoed through the place. Dry and haunting. It sent shivers down his body as he started moving his head more eagerly and pulling hard to get out.
Another bright light suddenly appeared. Opposite him, Gu Yuxuan hung in the air, tied only by his hands, unconscious. "Gu Yuxuan!" he called out. But no sound left his mouth.
More laughter could be heard. Loud and clear, from multiple people. The sharp pitch of the laughter struck through Zimo's head. He helplessly shouted, but no one could hear.
