Darkness was the sole color palette at the bottom of the trench. Even under the illumination of the Narwhale's searchlights, the mud on the seabed appeared an inky black.0

The expanse seemed vast with no visible walls in sight. The surrounding landscape was a barren stretch that went endlessly with no discernible boundaries.0

The desolate scene set the crew's nerves on edge. Their hands instinctively reached for their firearms and relics despite knowing that they might be of little use in their current situation.0

On the deck, Charles turned and cast a glance at Anna. Her eyes, the size of basketballs, were now closed and her tentacles trembled as though she had been electrified.0

"What's wrong? Is everything okay?" Charles reached...0