Chapter 36: Veil of the Abyss

The waters deepened to an ink-black hue as Daniel and Mira drifted silently through the expanse. Their earlier encounter with Korrath left an air of unease lingering between them, the knowledge of a larger war brewing in the Abyss heavy on their minds. The fragment now pulsed faintly in Daniel's pouch, its energy calm yet insistent.

"This place is too quiet," Mira muttered, her eyes scanning the surroundings.

Daniel's system chimed softly:

[Environment Update: Abyssal Rift]

[Threat Level: Extreme. Proceed with Caution.]

"I don't like this," Daniel said. "It's like the Abyss itself is holding its breath."