Chapter 277: Chapter 277: The Heart of the Ruin

The chamber's light intensified as Elara touched the ancient tome. The swirling energy enveloped them, casting vivid patterns of light and shadow across the walls. The intense brilliance forced Elara to shield her eyes, and she could feel the air humming with raw magical power.

As the light subsided, the chamber returned to its previous illumination, albeit with an added layer of energy. The tome lay open before Elara, its pages glowing with a soft, pulsing light. The symbols etched into the tome matched those throughout the ruin, hinting at a profound connection between them.

Elara approached the tome cautiously. "We need to understand what this tome holds and how it relates to the energy we've encountered."

Morgana's voice came through the communicator, still tinged with urgency. "I've managed to keep the orb stable for the time being, but we can't rely on it indefinitely. What's happening there?"