"Once we pass through this tunnel and keep swimming straight, we'll reach my tribe's territory," Xi said cheerfully, pushing her bubble forward as he swam. "Then we can ask the High Priest about the Sea Beasts! The High Priest is incredible. He knows everything!"
Just as they were about to pass through the tunnel, An Jin's expression changed. She abruptly popped the bubble, spun around, and tackled the dumbfounded Merfolk, pulling him back with her.
"I guess we won't have to bother your tribe's High Priest after all," she said.
"Huh?!"
Xi hadn't even processed what was happening. He stared blankly at An Jin, who was clinging to him, just as the entire area of the sea began to tremble violently. Turbulent currents kicked up countless rocks and clouds of silt.
