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On a fateful November day, William and his crew took to the seas, faced with ominous weather patterns and the outlines of towering ice walls before them. The initial impression of triumph gave way to dread as they ventured into the icy embrace of the Antarctic, increasingly aware of the unseen forces in opposition.

As they navigated the treacherous waters and extreme conditions, a breakthrough occurred—William and his crew managed to uncover the passage leading to realms previously thought impossible to access. The subsequent emergence into a new sea was both awe-inspiring and nerve-wracking, as they realized they were not alone. A colossal craft approached menacingly, signaling a curious welcome from a people identified as part of the "Ancestral Republic."