The demon scam

After the demon is well out of sight, you get up to continue your quest as there is no time to lose. Your side still hurts a little, but you feel pretty alright, but as Naria said, it is vital that you keep in mind that it is only an illusion.

You keep walking for a long while, not knowing where you are anymore. Not that you knew that to begin with, but whatever...

Suddenly, you hear a familiar vioce singing happily up ahead. Merle!? Feeling dizzy with relief, you run towards the sound to find her sitting on the ground, playing with small blue rocks.