The labyrinth grew quieter as Daniel and Mira swam onward, but the silence wasn't comforting—it pressed against their minds, amplifying every whisper of doubt. The currents that once carried faint traces of life now stilled, their absence creating an oppressive void. Every stroke forward felt like a challenge against unseen forces that tugged at their spirits.
The crystalline walls surrounding them became increasingly alien, their soft glow shifting into unsettling, pulsating patterns. Strange symbols appeared briefly, almost teasing comprehension before dissolving into nothingness. Daniel's Fragment pulsed faintly, its comforting warmth a stark contrast to the abyssal chill that seeped into his core.
[Warning: Abyssal Energy Density Increasing.]
The message floated in his vision, ominous yet clinical. It was a stark reminder that their journey into the Abyss was not merely physical but a test of endurance against forces beyond comprehension.
