How far would you go to achieve your goals? How far would you go to find the truth? How far would you go to become a legend?
These questions are directed at anyone who is brave or foolhardy enough to travel into the enormous cavern that descends dee...
The sun was just beginning to set over the city of Orth, casting a soft glow on the buildings that clung to the edge of the Abyss. The streets were quiet, with only the night owls continuing on with their day. In a small room at the Belchero Orphanage, Riko stood on the narrow balcony connected to her room, holding her most prized possession—a small, mysterious instrument known as the Star Compass.
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"This is my Star Compass," Riko began, her voice tinged with awe as she gazed at the tiny object in her hand. "It's a mysterious relic that always points to the far reaches of the sky. But that's what everyone else thinks."
She paused, a small smile playing on her lips as she turned the compass slightly in her hands. "I believe it's actually pointing to the very bottom of the Abyss. That's where the true mysteries lie—the places that no one has ever seen."
Reg and Kiyui, who were sitting nearby, listened with wide-eyed wonder as Riko spoke. They leaned in closer, captivated by the excitement in her voice. Riko's enthusiasm was infectious, and even the normally stoic Reg found himself drawn into her world of dreams and adventure.
Nat and Shiggy, however, looked at her with mild amusement. Shiggy, a thoughtful boy with a keen interest in the knowledge of the Abyss, couldn't help but chuckle at Riko's familiar antics.
"Here we go again," Shiggy muttered under his breath, sharing a knowing glance with Nat.
"I'm serious!" Riko protested, catching the look between them. "This compass is special. Just like Reg! He's a treasure of the Netherworld that's come to the surface."
Reg blinked in surprise, caught off guard by her words. The idea of being a treasure—a relic—was still something he was struggling to comprehend, but Riko's unwavering belief in it made him feel strangely comforted.
After this declaration, Shiggy pulled out a thick, well-worn book from his bag, flipping through the pages until he found what he was looking for. "Speaking of the Abyss," he began, his tone taking on a more serious note, "let's talk about the Curse of the Abyss."
The room grew quiet as Shiggy began to read aloud from the book. "The Curse of the Abyss is a mysterious force that affects anyone who tries to ascend from the depths. The deeper you go, the more severe the effects. At first, it's just nausea and headaches, but as you descend further, it can cause hallucinations, bleeding, and even death."
Riko listened intently, her mind racing with possibilities. "But Reg's a robot, right? He should be immune to the Curse of the Abyss!" she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "That means he could have come from the very bottom, the deepest part of the Netherworld!"
