Shadow of the Ancients / Run 008 / Main Story
Round 231 Transcript
Episode 1 · Episode Round 1

As the tentacle wraps around her waist, Merrin struggles to free herself, but its grip is unyielding. The water continues to rise, swirling with debris and the creatures' scurrying forms. Suddenly, a massive tentacle bursts from the depths, wrapping around her other waist like a second vice. The creatures' bioluminescent markings intensify, illuminating the dark water as they regard Merrin with an unnerving intensity. The water level is now chest-deep, and Merrin's lungs burn from lack of air. She knows she must act fast - the creatures are closing in, and the water is still rising. With a surge of adrenaline, Merrin remembers the small rusty key she found earlier and uses it to pry open her pouch, where she keeps a single Healing Potion. As she drinks the potion, she feels a temporary boost in strength and vitality.