Tower of Growth [12] [Ocean's Child]

Diving into the Dark Sea, in the direction from where the dark sharks — that were presumed to be summoned monsters — came from, Rumia fell silent, various thoughts were surfacing in her mind; some were not relevant at the moment, yet infinitely important. The seemingly peaceful species underwater seemed to harmonize with her thoughts.

She was astonished by the Tower of Growth. It was the first Close Mystery Tower that opened since the Emergence had stricken the former human world.

'Will of the Tower... I wonder if every Close Mystery Tower is alive, though it depends on the meaning of being alive...'

She recalled Jiho's recount, having been recognized by the Tower of Growth, specifically the mysterious swordsmanship that Jiho used. At that moment, they realized that there might be more to Jiho than what meets the eye.

"Princess, we're nearing the target."