Three large tunnels, with seemingly different origins, appeared in the dim, almost dark expanse several dozen feet in front of Aoni, all of which pushed out water like a sprung leak or turned-on hose.
Combined, the three created an immensely powerful current that took nearly all of the Lad's physical strength to swim against as he drew near. Still, they knew that he had swum out of the main force, acting against his body only to end up between two of the tunnels, treading water and straining his eyes to look into their depth.
Strangely enough, now that he was no longer subjected to the intense heat, Aoni was beginning to realize something very important.
The central current appeared to be the primary source of power and temperature in the main underwater current. That fact alone sparked a budding curiosity in his mind as he swam closer to the one on the far left.
