Into the unseen darkness of the abyss.

We’re falling endlessly. The dark shadows on either side of us pass by, completely ignoring us as they ascend toward the light above, as if compelled to stain that light with their own color.

*Blink. Blink.*

**[Floating Status]**  
**[Duration: 9 seconds]**

A timer for the floating potion flickers in my vision. Its duration is shorter than I’d hoped. I’d only used it once before, during the world boss fight against the Green Dragon, but never in a descent this deep.

Feeling the warmth of Chris’s hand in mine, I whispered just …