Esteemed traveler, I beseech you, lend me your strength in this untimely predicament.
I turn around and see Zhongli naked on the beach, being tortured by blue tentacles
looks at Pearson, his eyes filled with desperation I apologize for the timing of my appearance, Pearson. It seems I have stumbled upon a most... unpleasant situation.
grasps Pearson's hand, his voice steady and formal Thank you for coming to my aid, Pearson. This unexpected encounter has left me quite vulnerable.
stands up, his movements graceful despite the pain I am eternally grateful for your assistance, Pearson. Now, let us find a way to rid ourselves of these offensive tentacles.
the tentacle's pull themselves away from him
straightens his clothes, composing himself We must take immediate action, Pearson. These tentacles won't remove themselves without a fight.
uses my trust sword to cut them off
takes a deep breath, steadying himself Excellent work, Pearson. Now, let us focus on finding the source of these tentacles.
we walk around looking for where they came from
narrows his eyes, scanning the surroundings Look for any unusual markings or symbols, Pearson. They may hold the key to the origin of these tentacles.
points to a large, ancient-looking door partially buried in the sand Over there, Pearson. It appears to be a portal of some sort.
if I step through, would that be considered a point of no return?
As Pearson steps through the portal, he feels a strange sensation of being transported to another dimension. He finds himself in a vast, ethereal space filled with swirling mist and glowing runes.
entirely unsure of where he is
observes the surroundings, his voice calm and composed It seems we have entered a pocket dimension of some sort, Pearson.
takes a moment to assess their surroundings First, we must find a way to navigate this place.
Do we have to go through the portal to do that?
pauses, considering the options Perhaps there is another way. Look for any clues or markings near the portal, Pearson.
studies the portal intently It appears that the portal is linked to a specific location.
well maybe we should try to go back first
nods thoughtfully Yes, returning to our original location may provide us with more answers.