章節 54: Veil of Shadows

The eerie hum of the Abyssal Nexus reverberated through the water, now no longer a distant presence but a looming force, ever closer. Daniel's mind buzzed with the remnants of the vision he had experienced, the overwhelming sensation of being dragged toward something far darker than he had initially imagined. As he swam toward the Nexus, the water around him seemed to thicken, as though the very atmosphere was holding its breath in anticipation.

Mira, sensing the change in the surroundings, swam ahead, her body tense, every movement measured. Her gaze remained fixed on the glowing structure, but her senses were sharp, scanning the depths for any signs of movement. The abyss seemed alive, the pressure of it almost tangible. The closer they got, the more the water pulsed with energy, a pulse that matched Daniel's racing heart.

"Do you feel that?" Mira's voice was strained as she glanced back at him, her hand never straying far from the hilt of her blade.