The silence of the Undercity was oppressive, broken only by the faint dripping of water from unseen cracks in the ceiling. Daniel and Mira navigated the narrow tunnels cautiously, their senses on high alert. Although the ritual chamber had been silenced and the cultists driven away, an unsettling tension lingered in the air.
Daniel's system pulsed softly, displaying a string of new notifications as they moved.
[Warning: Abyssal Energy Residue Detected.]
[Recommendation: Avoid Prolonged Exposure.]
[System Update: New Pathways Available for Analysis.]
He glanced at Mira, who was inspecting her blade under the faint glow of a lantern they'd scavenged from the cultists. Her movements were methodical, but her furrowed brow betrayed her concern.
"This isn't over," Daniel murmured, his voice barely carrying through the damp air.
