The group pressed deeper into the Abyss, each step echoing softly against the frozen walls. They placed viri-steel flagpoles every few dozen meters, each marker pinging with a faint vibration that resonated through the cavern. As they approached a steep, icy wall, Matthew raised a hand, signalling them to halt. A narrow opening in the wall beckoned, leading into a darkened cave. Matthew gestured for Almond and Killian to proceed first, and then he made Sean and his friends follow them, while the rest of the Evolutionary Cohort followed closely behind.
They moved through the tunnel until it opened into a vast chamber. The air was frigid, and the space felt cavernous, with ice spikes jutting from the walls like natural fortifications. The ground was uneven, covered in frost that crunched underfoot. As they stepped into the chamber, the temperature seemed to drop even further, and an eerie silence settled over the area.
