Lira adjusted her underwater goggles, feeling the familiar tingling from her potion still hum in her lungs. Beside her, Serelyth's human form glided effortlessly, her long, pure white hair flowing like silk in the currents. Porcelain skin shimmered faintly, and her piercing ruby-red eyes observed every motion, every ripple of water, exuding quiet authority and grace.
"Let's explore the upper reaches first," Serelyth murmured, her voice carrying clearly underwater. "The council wants to see your adaptability. If you can navigate here, they will judge you ready for deeper waters."
