"Erica, the seal... it's weakening faster than I anticipated. Even with my strongest reinforcements, the abyssal energy is seeping through… I've managed to devise a method to redirect the leaking energy back into the barrier, but..."
"But?"
"The redirected energy... it comes back stronger with each cycle, It's like a raging river, constantly eroding the banks, threatening to overflow."
Erica nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.
The abyssal energy was not only leaking, but it was also growing more potent with each attempt to contain it. It was a losing battle, a race against time.
"How long do we have?"
"A week, perhaps two at most," Percival replied, his eyes filled with regret.
"I'm sorry, Erica. I've done everything I can, but..."
Erica's hand trembled, but she quickly regained her composure. She had faced countless challenges in her life, overcome obstacles that would have crushed others. This was just another hurdle, another battle to fight.
