The chaos was overwhelming evidence that Shadow Island had truly sunk. These refugees were those who had managed to escape on boats. Many unfortunate ones without boats suffered the same fate as the island—devoured by the dark waters.1

It wasn't merely the loss of one or two lives but the annihilation of millions. Charles had never thought of himself to be part of this Subterranean Seascape, but the vast tragedy and the immense loss of human lives weighed down on his heart.0

Besides the merchant ships peddling their goods in the shallow waters, the influx of Shadow Island's refugees brought about new dynamics. 0

When the Narwhale finally managed to dock, Charles noticed an increase of laborers at the harbor, and most of them bore the distinct features of another...0