Retreat

Jude watched in amazement as the infected ones retreated, their once formidable resolve crumbling in the face of the ocean's power. It was a revelation that sent a surge of hope coursing through his veins, for in that moment, he realized that they had discovered the parasites' one weakness, their inexplicable fear of saltwater.

With this newfound knowledge in hand, Jude and his companions fought with renewed vigor, wielding the ocean's potent weapon against their assailants with deadly precision. And though the battle was far from over, they pressed on with unwavering determination, their hearts filled with the belief that victory was within their grasp.