Lucian's defiant word echoed throughout the underwater castle.
Despite being far into the depths of Marian Lake, the man did not find it a task at all to communicate. His very words were infused with mana, allowing them to reverberate across the lake bed.
But when Lord Ink heard that answer, his eyes flashed with hostility. The colossal tentacles moved silently, coiling around submerged pillars and walls. They looked as if they were ready to lash out at any moment.
Despite the whisper of threat looming over him, Lucian remained calm and composed. He had a faint smile on his face as he gazed at this ancient creature through his sun-like golden eyes.
A suffocating silence descended in the underwater castle. Through his keen senses, Lucian picked up on countless shadowy silhouettes prowling at the edge of the castle, closing in. However, he was dauntless.
At last, after what seemed like forever, the giant kraken finally spoke:
"Human, I wasn't asking you."
That was it.
