2140. Diffidence
The pack of turtles and the others left through the dimensional passage hovering in the sky. Noah remained alone in the swampy area, and the dark world shrunk to transform into fiendish armor.
The poisonous properties of the swamp grew stronger as Noah descended toward the surface. He could sense the presence of multiple lifeforms, but they remained hidden even when his aura spread to inspect the muddy ground.
The fumes released by the swamps were incredible. They seemed able to match the parasite's corrosive properties, and those effects were only stronger in the dark-green waters. Even Noah hesitated to dive into the swamp. His dark matter couldn't stop the poison completely, and replacing the infected parts of his higher energy would probably not work there.