Round 857 Transcript

As Elric leads the way, the narrow stone tunnel behind them grows narrower still, threatening to swallow them whole. The sound of rushing water grows louder, and Merrin's grip on Varikka's arm tightens with every step. Varikka's injured ankle throbs in agony, but she presses on, her eyes fixed on Elric's retreating form. Suddenly, the tunnel collapses, sending a shower of dust and debris down upon them. Merrin shields Varikka from the worst of it, her heart racing as she struggles to keep her stable. The Guardian's roar echoes through the tunnel, growing fainter with each passing moment, but Merrin knows it won't stay silenced for long.

I keep my grip on Varikka's arm as we race through the narrow tunnel, my heart pounding in my chest.

I grit my teeth against the pain in my ankle as Merrin half-carries me through the narrowing tunnel, my heart pounding in my chest. The sound of rushing water grows louder with every step, and I can feel the ground trembling beneath my feet. "Merrin," I gasp, struggling to keep my voice steady, "We need to find a way out of here. That thing... it's still coming." I try to take another step, but my ankle gives out beneath me, sending us both tumbling to the ground in a tangle of arms and legs. "Fuck!" I cry out, wincing as I feel a fresh wave of agony shoot through my leg. "Keep going, Merrin. Don't wait for me."