บท 91: Confrontation

Cleo eyed the murky water, the surface dark and impenetrable, her gaze narrowing as she glanced over at Rex. "Are you serious? You really want to go in there when we have no idea what's lurking below?"

Rex shrugged, casting a quick look at the faint ripple below, where something large and unsettling moved beneath the surface. "I mean, we can't just leave that ugly thing down there, can we? Someone's got to deal with it."

She sighed but nodded. "For once, you're right. Let's do this smart, though. I'll send some recon drones down first to see what we're dealing with. We'll decide our next move after we know what's in there." Her golden eyes flicked to him, sharp and resolute.

"Fine by me," Rex said, crossing his arms, though he couldn't hide a small, cocky grin. "Take your time, no rush."