The group continued falling through the darkness, with the opening above them gradually becoming smaller.
At first, the descent didn't seem particularly dangerous, but after several seconds passed without them seeing the bottom, it became clear just how deep the hole actually was.
Five seconds passed, then ten, and eventually thirty.
"How long is this going to take?!" Celeste remarked as the wind rushed past them. "We must be WAY below the surface at this point, practically in the middle of the ocean!"
Leon didn't answer immediately, as his attention was focused on something shining beneath them.
After spotting it, he knew it was time to slow their descent.
He raised his staff.
Vines of Desolation!
Dozens of vines emerged from the surrounding walls, quickly wrapping around Leon and the girls before extending outward and anchoring themselves into the stone.
As the vines tightened, their descent gradually slowed, preventing them from continuing to fall at the same speed.
