The group wasted no time. After gathering supplies, they set off toward the Venomous Abyss, a place notorious for its toxic mists and lethal creatures.
As they approached the edge of the abyss, a thick, sickly green fog covered the landscape. The ground was cracked, exuding a faint glow, and twisted, withered trees stood like lifeless husks.
Roselia covered her mouth with a cloth. "This place is worse than I imagined. The mana here is completely contaminated."
Millim summoned a small fireball in her palm. "Not just contaminated—it's alive. I can feel something... moving within the mist."
Leon activated his Sage Eyes, his vision piercing through the illusionary layers of the fog. His expression darkened. "You're right. This isn't just poison—it's a living force, shifting and reacting to us."
Naval took a cautious step forward, her hand on her blade. "Then let's not give it a reason to attack first."