The Leviathan roared as the net enveloped it, its struggles shaking the entire Chasm.
"Reel it in, Haruka!" Soren shouted, his own weapons flashing.
[Reinforced Reel Activated]
[Abyssal Net Holding: 7 Seconds Remaining.]
Tentacles flailed. Waves churned violently, pulling the team toward a whirlpool.
Mirelle gritted her teeth. "Don't let go, Haruka! If we fail, the Chasm collapses."
Haruka's hands blistered as she pulled the line. Her vision blurred. The Leviathan's glowing body strained against the net.
"Almost… there…"
The HUD exploded with light.
WORLD BOSS CAPTURED!
Abyssal Leviathan (Trophy) Added to Inventory.
New Title Acquired: *Seaborn Huntress*
+2500 XP | LEVEL UP: Aqua-Arcanist Lv. 3 → Lv. 6
Loot: Abyssal Leviathan Heart, Reality Shard, Mythic Fishing Rod Blueprint.
Haruka collapsed to her knees. Around her, the Chasm stabilized. The team gathered, breathless.
"You did it," Soren said, voice soft with awe.
"No," Haruka whispered, clutching the glowing Leviathan Trophy. "We did."
But deep below, something stirred. A whisper brushed her mind:
"The line between hunter and prey… blurs."