I gazed from the boulder where I lay, and when I raised my eyes, I felt confused and weak. As my vision was blurry, and I was forced to shut down. After I cooled myself down, I began to see slowly.

  Where am I? I remember studying for an exam. Then I fainted. Did I fall asleep?

  To be sure, I pinched my arm and slapped my face to awaken myself. However, I know it will be painful.

  But it is ridiculous. I even laughed.

  I did not feel any pain.

  Ah, I get it. "I am dreaming now."

  It seemed like I was in a cave or something. But it looks real to me, but it's very foggy and dark, so it's hard to see. At times, dreams can be realistic. I thought I must wake up soon, or I'll be in big trouble. It's not a good idea to daydream now.

  I closed my eyes and hoped to wake up soon, but for seconds, minutes, or even hours, I did nothing but sleep.

  However, I don't even doze off a little.

  "Hrr..is this really a dream? Or where in the world am I?"

  "Have I stumbled into some kind of bad dream or am I lost in some strange place?"

  I tried to awaken myself by punching and pinching my arms and cheeks, but I didn't feel anything again. In my head, I was confused about whether I was dreaming or not.

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  mhmm., It must be a dream. I didn't feel any pain. I gazed the environment once more. The cave wasn't as dark as I thought before. It was a little bit of light and green, sprinkled throughout the cave. It was not as bright as it should have been. It seemed that sleeping was not the best option. I should explore this cave. It was either a good decision or not. The cave was wide and had only one path. I will follow it. It might lead me to something. And, heh... it will be fun.

  On my way, I saw a pond, so I went there and sat down. The water was clear, and I was able to see my reflection in it. Beforehand, I heard that cave water is pure, so I took a drink.

  Eh?

  I was rattled and frightened. I was so terrified and surprised that I thought water was real as I can feel cold and its tasteless. It seemed so real that I lost my belief that it was just a dream.

  Are you kidding me?

  I tried to escape from reality. But from the start, I knew it wasn't a dream. Now I can't escape.

  For a moment, I looked down at the ground. I felt as though my spirit was sapped, and I knew I had to keep going, but my body didn't listen to me.

  I slapped my face with both hands. While it may sound painful, I cannot feel anything.

  "Arrr.." was all I could say.

  "Keep going and keep going!" I forced myself to be courageous, even though I felt hopeless.

  Anyway, what is this place? I have been walking for hours, and the cave doesn't seem to end. I feel exhausted. I used to be a very hungry little girl, but now I'm not. I came to the conclusion that I had reincarnated or teleported to this cave. But I didn't feel any pain; that's strange. Did I become a vampire or something? That is funny.

  And I have a disappointment. If I were to reincarnate, I would hope to be reborn as a beautiful and glorified princess or lady, although I was already lovely in my original form. A charming and gracious prince would sleep behind me in a bed, and I would awaken. heh...

  Suddenly, light burst forth, and I beheld what it was. My eyes gleamed as I gazed at it. A wily tear rolled down my cheek as I looked at the imposing and magnificent gate illuminated with light. I wiped away my purring tears and grasped the gate's handle as I stood in the so-called "gloomy cave."

  "Am I dreaming?"

  I was hoping as I pushed the door open. I was tired, but I pushed with all my might to open it.

  and finally it opened.