What is this?

I could neither see nor hear clearly underwater. I carefully adjusted my breathing, trying not to disturb the water around me as I scanned my surroundings.

It seemed strange to have received a telepathic message from the outside, yet it was far too clear for something heard underwater.

[Why… why…?]

The voice continued to echo in my mind, confirming that I hadn’t misheard it.

Could this be...?

–Is it you?

I sent a telepathic message, addressing the beast, and its body twitched slightly.

[O Great One…]

What the hell is this?

Was this monster really speaking to …