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“…and take that!” Shadow Labrys roared as she swung her axe with all her might. Even with water resistance getting the way, the axe connected with enough force to cleave the octopus-like shadow in half. With an echoing death moan, it began to dissolve into nothingness. “Target neutralized,” Aigis lowered her arm cannon as the otherworldly gloom that had infested the seafloor began to dissipate along with the shadow. “The Dark Hour-like phenomenon is receding as well.” Before Aigis finished speaking, Labrys was already swimming towards the unconscious mermaids – her eyes having reverted to the familiar crimson instead of Shadow Labrys’ yellow. “Our missing gals are okay as well,” Labrys said. “They’re just out cold.” “Excellent, then retrieval is the only remaining task,” Aigis said as she surveyed the knocked-out kidnap victims herself. “It may prove a challenge considering their current state. We may need to make multiple…” Suddenly, one of the mermaids began to stir – the one

Unbeknownst to the inhabitants of the land above, the sea floor was home to a vast empire by the name of Erebonia. Ruled by a fair empress, its lands were divided amongst various noble houses who all ultimately owed homage to her. Peace was kept across the land by both the Imperial Army out of the capital and assorted orders of knights belonging to said noble houses. This was such the case in one of the empire's outer marches. Situated close to land, it fell under the protection of the Arseid family which faithfully served the Imperial throne for untold generations. The current Viscountess, Laura S. Arseid, was intent on upholding the long history of stewardship bestowed upon her family. With amber eyes, long flowing hair blue like the ocean itself, and a sleek powerful tail that complemented her toned physique, Laura had the perfect balance between strength and beauty. One day, she found herself engaged in yet another hunt with her order of knights. The outer marches of the empire