The bird was massive, and every part of it emitted a dim glow—including its crown, wings, and even its beak. 0

It was curled up as tightly as possible, and its chest heaved gently, seemingly in deep sleep. 0

The eyeless dolphins orbited it quietly. It was such a picturesque sight that Charles wondered if he were dreaming. 0

The abyss-like depths of the boundless ocean had contained nothing but disgusting monsters so far, so it was his first time seeing such an incredible sight. 0

Charles felt at ease, the same familiar feeling he felt previously as he stared at the unfolding scene. It dawned on him at this point. The island never existed. Everything Charles had seen was a dream realm constructed by 041. 0

Staying for too long in its illusionary realm meant becoming a permanent resident of its world and transforming into...0