Bab 86: Chapter 86: System's Urgency

Elio surveyed his friends, gathered in a circle atop the wall.

As Elio distributed extra cores to his companions, their newly acquired "core balance" glowing softly in their books, each summoned creature explored its surroundings with unbridled curiosity.

Zara's salamander had coiled itself around her neck like a living scarf, its scales shimmering with each breath. Its eyes, alert and intelligent, darted from face to face, drinking in every detail of this new world.

Micah watched in fascination as his frog leaped from his right shoulder to his left shoulder, letting out a soft croak with each jump. It seemed to time its vocalizations with the ebb and flow of conversation, as if offering its own commentary.

Brok's rabbit, enormous, sat vigilant at his feet. Its long ears swiveled independently, catching every whisper of wind and murmur of conversation. The rabbit's size seemed to mirror Brok's own imposing stature.