The story is more than he expected, even the condensed version. Just the idea of it sounds a bit like one of those horror movies he's heard about. It kind of makes him wonder just how similar Etraya will end up being to those events, though.

"What if the worlds ending is also a big lie?" He's not really asking the question so much as thinking about the possibility. No one can see or speak to Echo, just like the mystery monster from her world. Here, they're told to go on ridiculous missions in order to somehow prove themselves and their worlds. Obey without question or face some unknown consequence that might impact everyone in their universe.

"I'm reminded again of how much this place sucks. The sad part is, it could be even worse." Judging from what little he knows about the other world some people went to help.