Back on Aqua-Veil, the team gathered around a glowing table. Haruka examined the Coral Key Fragments, which pulsed in eerie sync with her heartbeat.
"Three keys unlock the gateway to Abyssal Chasm," Eamon explained. "And that's where the Leviathan sleeps."
Haruka frowned. "Soren, Mirelle… why are you two here? I mean, really here."
Soren's grin faltered. "Not by choice. A glitch during a raid sucked me into Nereid's Arcadia. Logged out once. Next time I woke up? Trapped here."
Mirelle's eyes darkened. "Same. But I don't plan on dying in some waterlogged dungeon."
For the first time, Haruka felt her throat tighten. This wasn't just about rare catches and loot drops anymore.