Round 895 Transcript

As Merrin grasps the orb, the chamber begins to shake violently. The Guardian's roar grows louder still, and the ground trembles beneath her feet. Suddenly, a section of the wall collapses, sending rocks and debris crashing down onto the chamber floor. The Guardian bursts through the newly formed gap, its massive frame filling the doorway. Merrin stumbles backward, desperate to maintain her grip on the orb. The chamber is now a maelstrom of dust, rocks, and water. She can barely see Elric or Varikka, and the fast-moving river below seems to be closing in. With a surge of adrenaline, Merrin finds purchase on a nearby stalactite and swings herself toward the passage she swam through, the orb clutched tightly in her hand. As she disappears into the darkness, the Guardian's thunderous roar echoes through the chamber, warning that it will not be long before it follows.

As I cling to the stalactite, the orb's pulsing light casts an eerie glow across the chamber. The Guardian's roar reverberates through the stone walls, sending vibrations through my bones. I know I need to move, to find a way out of this hellish place before it's too late. But where are Varikka and Elric? Are they still alive out there in the treacherous tunnels? I take a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves as the ground beneath my feet shifts and trembles. The chamber is now a maelstrom of dust, rocks, and water. I can barely see anything through the haze, and the fast-moving river below seems to be closing in with each passing second. With a surge of adrenaline, I find purchase on the stalactite and swing myself towards the passage I swam through earlier, the orb clutched tightly in my hand. As I disappear into the darkness, the Guardian's thunderous roar echoes through the chamber behind me, warning that it will not be long before it follows. I know I can't stop to rest or catch my breath - every second counts as I race through the winding tunnels, desperate to find a way back to Varikka and Elric. I just hope that whatever lies ahead, the orb's power will be enough to save us from whatever horrors this place may hold. For now, all I can do is keep moving forward, one step at a time, and pray that we'll make it out of here alive.