[Do you wish to take on the trial of the 12th floor of the Tower of Evolution?]
"Yes."
The next second, Damian's vision blurred, and when it cleared, he found himself standing in an unfamiliar place.
A sudden chill crept up his legs as he realized they were submerged in water up to his knees.
"This is new," he muttered, glancing around.
Before him lay an island, roughly ten meters in radius.
Similar small islands dotted the area, stretching as far as his eyes could see.
Beyond them, there was nothing but endless water.
"Am I standing in an ocean or something?" Damian mumbled.
He stepped onto the island, feeling the soft sand beneath his feet.
The island was barren, save for a couple of sparse bushes.
[Welcome to Aqualia, a realm filled with underwater creatures that once roamed as ordinary sea life but have mutated into terrifying monsters after absorbing immense amounts of water essence.]
[12th Trial Objective: Obtain the Water Essence Stone.]
