As Lumi and her friends left the Kingdom of Tides, they felt a newfound respect for the power and depth of the ocean, the Heart of Nereon's strength resonating in the sea glass amulets they wore. The journey had deepened their understanding of the elemental balance they sought to protect, but it had also revealed the growing desperation of the Black Harp. Despite their successes, the shadow of Ventus and his followers loomed larger with every step forward.
They traveled along the coast, the salt air crisp and bracing, waves crashing against rocky cliffs below. The sky was overcast, casting a grey hue over the sea that mirrored the quiet unease settling in their hearts.
June, always quick to sense a shift in the atmosphere, frowned as she watched the churning waters. "This feels… different. It's like something's brewing just out of sight."