The Criminal Investigation Special Response Team pursues a Hollow Raider into a newly formed Hollow in New Eridu’s outskirts. The air shimmers as the team crosses the threshold, reality warping into a maze of floating debris and flickering lights.

Zhu Yuan: Stay sharp, team—this Hollow’s unstable!

She scans the distorted streets, her Ether gun drawn. Qingyi dashes ahead, batons crackling with energy.

Qingyi: Got a trail—boot prints in the muck!

Seth shields his eyes from swirling Ether mist, sticking close to Qingyi.

Seth: He’s fast… how’s he navigating this mess?

Jane Doe slinks along the shadows, her claws glinting as she spots the Raider darting between warped buildings.

Jane: He’s not navigating—he’s panicking. Perfect.

Zhu Yuan signals the team to split up, pointing Qingyi and Seth left while she and Jane flank right. The ground trembles, Ethereals emerging from the haze—hulking, eyeless beasts.

Qingyi: Incoming—let’s dance!

She spins, smashing an Ethereal with electrified strikes. Seth blocks a claw swipe, grunting.

Seth: These things don’t quit!

Jane pounces on the Raider as he stumbles, pinning him down.

Jane: End of the line, darling.

Zhu Yuan arrives, cuffing him as the Hollow pulses.

Zhu Yuan: Move—before this place collapses!