When Grey and Iria came closer to the barrier that separated the true depths of the Corroded Zone from its peripheral region, a low roar suddenly sounded from beyond the distance.
The roar was strange.
It sounded like the unwilling cry of some ancient and terrifying existence. A being that had suffered for countless years and was finally releasing the last remnants of its anguish.
Although the sound seemed to originate from an extremely distant location, it still reached Grey's and Iria's ears with terrifying clarity.
The moment they heard it, their heads buzzed violently.
For a split second, Grey felt as though the roar had transformed into something tangible. It seemed to burrow directly into his mind, attempting to force its way through his consciousness and influence his thoughts.
Grey's expression changed instantly.
His body staggered backwards as an intense sensation of corruption surged through him. His pupils contracted, and for a brief moment, his mind became blank.
