Kiara's response came immediately.
Everyone turned toward her.
Her eyes remained fixed upon the sea.
"This is not a natural disaster."
The words instantly startled everyone.
Kiara folded her arms.
Then slowly explained.
"When nature prepares to strike, nature also gives warnings. Animals hear them. Birds sense them. Beasts react to them."
She pointed toward the island.
"Look around. None of the beasts is behaving strangely. None of the birds fled. Even the aquatic creatures remained calm until now."
Her finger shifted toward the ocean.
"Tsunamis originate from massive underwater earthquakes, not from Kun. Judging by the speed of the water retreat, the magnitude should be above nine. If that were true, we should already feel tremors beneath our feet."
Everyone instinctively looked downward.
The ground remained perfectly stable.
Kiara continued.
"There should also be underwater roars. Disturbances among marine life. Signs everywhere."
She paused briefly.
