The transit from the safety of Sanctuary to the absolute epicenter of the Pacific Ocean was rough.
Sebastian, Valerie, and Wraith materialized on a jagged platform of floating debris just outside the entrance of the Spire.
"Fvck me," Sebastian muttered, wiping a splash of freezing seawater from his face. "I really need to invest in a waterproof coat."
Towering before them was the Spire. It was a massive structure made of obsidian. It pierced the clouds and extended all the way into the sky of the assimilated Earth.
The tsunami it caused upon landing had completely wiped out the coastlines, leaving the ocean churning.
A shimmering golden portal stood at the base of the black tower.
[System Notice: The Spire. Floor 1.]
[Requirement Met: Top 100 Global Leaderboard.]
[Proceed?]
"Valerie, Wraith," Sebastian said over the roar of the waves. "The System says 'Players'. That means individual instances. We might get separated. If we do, survive. I'll see you at the top."
