The long and grueling war was over.
When the last trace of deep-sea resentment faded above the surface, and warm sunlight could shine into every corner of the ocean,
everyone knew that the long-awaited peace had arrived.
Stagnant technology began advancing again. People's joy was beyond words, and victory went to their heads.
Everything in the world seemed as beautiful as it had been at the beginning.
But could everything really go as hoped?
Hope was a fine thing, but some were still plotting something.
Beneath the seemingly peaceful daily routine, undercurrents continued to surge.
After the deep sea disappeared.
