Coming into view was a gigantic hall, an architectural marvel that defied the terrestrial origins of the Vatican Necropolis. The chamber was lavishly decorated with shining and sparkly gemstones and polished marbles that caught the ambient, bioluminescent light of the deep sea. Massive silver pillars lined both sides of the vast hall, reaching all the way to the grand entrance to the elevated dais at the far end. Arrayed in perfect, disciplined formations before the pillars were elite mermaids and mermen, their aquatic armor gleaming. As one, their gazes all fixed on Mirabella, their expressions a mix of hostility and curiosity as she swam inside with the guards.
"My Queen!"
The two guards escorting Mirabella respectfully greeted, bowing their heads in perfect synchronization, their tridents lowered in absolute submission.
"Why did you bring a human to our city?"
