章 1844: Shards

Emery devoted hours to the intricate process of absorbing the celestial shard, a seemingly straightforward act of channeling his spiritual energy into the crystal. Yet, the reaction it triggered transcended the ordinary, evoking a vivid and ancient memory.

In his mind's eye, he witnessed multiple nodes of radiant light traversing the sky, dancing among the billowing clouds. The sensation of warmth bathed his skin, and the luminosity that entered his eyes evoked a sense of profound familiarity, reminiscent of the primordial wisp that had once infused his being on the distant Andora planet. However, this encounter felt more distant, as though a bridge to the past had lengthened over time.