"We need to track this systematically," I said, still staring hard at the massive path cut cleanly through the realm.
Gia nodded beside me. "Map out exactly where it's been, figure out where it's going next."
We started working immediately without wasting time. I moved through the Shadow Depths methodically and carefully, checking every single section I could reach safely. Gia covered different areas I couldn't access without seriously hurting myself.
Every few minutes one of us would find another empty space somewhere. Sometimes small sections with just a handful of souls missing, sometimes entire massive areas wiped completely clean like they never existed.
"Here," I called out to Gia. "Three sections gone in this cluster. All adjacent."
Gia appeared instantly beside me. "That’s com
