章 71: Cosmic Masquerade

The *Sensual Horizon* had barely left the eerie embrace of the Zephyrian Nebula when a new challenge loomed on the cosmic horizon. The ship was on a trajectory towards the shadowy expanse known as the Veil of Varda—a sector notorious not only for its thick, dark nebulae that could swallow ships whole, but also for its illicit black market, thriving in the shadow of intergalactic law.

Jim, ever the stoic captain, briefed his crew with a note of caution in his voice. "The Veil of Varda isn't just dark because of the nebulae. It's dark because of what goes on there. Stay sharp, and don't let the shadows swallow you whole."

Casanova, leaning against the wall with a smirk, quipped, "Oh, I don't mind being swallowed whole, as long as it's by the right kind of darkness." His comment earned him an eye roll from Seraphine and a chuckle from Luna, who was busy calibrating her sensors to penetrate the nebula's dense cloak.