Umbra ventured deeper into the vast organic cavity that served as the stomach for the ancient dragon. Each step was accompanied by a viscous, muffled sound, the uneven surface beneath her feet composed of a grotesque mixture of partially dissolved matter, mineral fragments, and remnants of things devoured over countless centuries. The shadows beneath her boots continued to form small, solid platforms, preventing her from sinking into the corrosive liquid that slowly circulated within the creature. Nidhogg's heavy breathing caused the surrounding muscular walls to pulse slowly, compressing the space in rhythmic intervals as if the cave itself were alive and observing her presence.
Umbra observed everything with clinical attention.
