Haruka nodded, her fingers white-knuckled on her rod.
"Marine Gust!" She fired a jet of water into the Abyss Maw's open throat.
The beast roared, inhaling violently. Haruka felt herself pulled in.
"Haruka!" Soren shouted.
She cast Abyssal Net, pinning the beast's gullet open for three seconds.
"I'll finish this," she whispered.
"Not alone," Soren growled, diving in after her.
The world went black as the Maw's jaws closed behind them.
Inside the stomach, acid hissed and reality bent. Haruka's Madness Meter climbed:
MADNESS: 87%
Mythic Skill Unlocked:
OCEAN'S HEART – Bind a World Boss to your soul, rewriting the dungeon's core.
She stared at Soren. "If I use this, I'll be the Maw's prison. It'll kill me."
"You can't," Soren said hoarsely. "We'll find another way."
Haruka smiled sadly. "There isn't one."
She raised her rod.
"Wait!" Soren grabbed her shoulders. "If you're really doing this, then I need you to know…"
He pulled her close and kissed her, saltwater mixing with tears.
"Come back to me," he whispered.
"I'll try," Haruka said softly.
Then she cast Ocean's Heart.