"I see."
His voice was deep, laced with quiet understanding as he nodded toward Princess Atlana.
He held Rose's hand beside him, lifting it slightly, feeling the warmth of her skin and how snugly their fingers interlocked. His voice was calm, almost careless, as he spoke.
"So... the Thalassphere Arx of the Atlantian Behemoth Tribes sensed the budding Heart of Thalassara. That's how you found this place, how you tracked me. But why would your Thalassphere Arx feel so threatened by something so far away?"
…!
He said it smoothly, knowing the words would strike a nerve.
And they did.
Her expression darkened, growing even more solemn.
"Did you hear me?" he added, his tone unwavering. "Two of the Nine Supreme Forces will descend upon everything you hold dear if you don't surrender the Treasure that made all of this possible."
Her gaze remained as cold as the water coiling around her, the pressure of it rising with quiet, crushing intensity.
