After nearly two hours at full speed through western Sethia's vast plains, the group stopped at a downward slope, leading to a large, water-filled depression.
The basin was expansive enough to cover the entirety of Mursa, with a small island in its center, nestled at the crossing of two cascading flows. The waters sported a deep, unnatural blue, eerily similar to the Mana-inflicted saturation he had experienced near Isonoe's workshop.
The clouds appeared to shift their course whenever they closed onto its perimeter, painting a nebulous circle atop the landscape. The sight of it, coupled with the Vile Ichor's dreadful song, was more than enough to put Meilyr on edge.
"This place is a little too dangerous for my taste," Alwina muttered with a gulp. "How come the Magus Societas hasn't sealed it yet?"
Chunky chapter because I'm starting to have more free time.
Also, would you be interested in a discord server dedicated solely to this book? I'm unsure if there will be enough activity for it to be worth the effort, but please tell me if some of you would welcome it.