I hesitated for a moment, glancing at Daryle still sitting on the ground in his defeated state. Then, I looked back at Mary, curiosity overcoming my reservations. I reached out and took her hand.
Suddenly, the world around us shifted. The training grounds disappeared, and we were standing in a vast, cosmic space. Stars and galaxies surrounded us, forming a breathtaking tapestry of the universe. It was a surreal experience, and I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the cosmic display.
"Where are we?" I asked, my voice echoing in the cosmic expanse.
"We're in a space between worlds, a realm that connects the different dimensions of the multiverse," Mary explained, her eyes reflecting the shimmering lights of distant galaxies.
"The multiverse?" I repeated, trying to comprehend the e
