The border city stood at the edge of two oceans.
Even among underwater kingdoms, this place felt isolated.
Cold currents moved violently through the dark waters surrounding the city while enormous defensive walls stretched across the seafloor like ancient fortresses built to withstand catastrophe itself.
The moment Leviathan, his ministers, and Zero arrived through the Abyssal Tide Compass—
the entire border region reacted immediately.
Massive sea beasts bowed their heads.
Sea soldiers lined up across the open-water plaza.
Ancient guardians resting near the walls slowly opened their eyes.
The pressure released from the ancient artifact still distorted the surrounding ocean currents violently.
Several waiting commanders approached at once.
"Your Majesty!"
"The northern trench activity increased again!"
"The abyssal fluctuations are becoming unstable!"
Leviathan raised one hand calmly.
"Report later."
His gaze shifted briefly toward Zero.
