***ASHGHAT***

“So… you're finally back,” the voice echoed from within the cave just as I arrived.

“Yes,” I mumbled before dropping to my knees weakly. “I was foolish to think I could take on the world with my own strength.”

A humorless laugh echoed deeply from within the cave.

Then—

“I will turn your foolishness into strength and make everyone acknowledge you as the strongest.”

I slowly lifted my head towards the darkness inside the cave.

My fists tightened ...