A room with not a single light on.

In the silence, Yuseon sat on a throne, her eyes closed, resting her chin on her hand.

Beyond her closed eyes lay only darkness, and the room remained steeped in quiet.

But unlike the stillness of the room, Yuseon’s mind was in turmoil.

[…Swallow…]

A voice echoed.

[Kill.]

[Consume.]

[Swallow the shard.]

The incessant whispers made Yuseon lift her hand from her chin to her forehead.

"…Noisy."

How long had it been since she had last been able to sleep? Likely ever since the Ice Essence had chosen her.

Her body, no …