Depths of the Unknown

Grace's heart pounded as she stared at the pond, feeling the heavy energy pressing against her skin. Before she could even formulate a plan, 2025's voice echoed in her earpiece.

[Grace, you need to go underwater. The Beast is deep inside, and there's no other way to reach it.]

Her jaw clenched. She had suspected as much, but hearing it getting confirmed was different.

"Alone?" she asked in her mind. It's not like she was afraid of the Beast, she just didn't want to make a choice that would undoubtedly upset her team, especially Davian and Rune.

[Yes. The energy levels in the pond are too volatile. If anyone else follows, their chances of survival drop drastically. You, however, can endure it with your powers.]

Grace exhaled sharply, knowing exactly what the little creature was talking about. Because of the Infinite Realm and it's different timeline compared to the real world, she had the advantage of practicing and leveling up her power.