The forge was quiet again, save for the soft hum radiating from the newly forged system core.
Eira hovered beside Zane's wrist, her small hologram flickering with interest as she repeated the name softly:
"Hmm… Synchronis System…"
She nodded with a bright grin.
"Quite a good name, Boss!"
Zane crossed his arms, a satisfied smile stretching across his face.
"I know, right?"
But the moment was short-lived.
The four joined hexagonal crystals floating before them suddenly pulsed—once, twice, then repeatedly, growing brighter with each beat.
Thump… thump… thump…
Like a heartbeat awakening.
Eira blinked rapidly.
"Umm—Boss? Why is this thing shining so many times??"
Zane sighed and side-eyed her, his expression flat.
"If you actually watched my recordings, lazy AI, you'd know."
Eira shrank in embarrassment, tiny static fizzing at the edge of her hologram.
Zane pointed toward the glowing crystals.
"Every strong artifact… has an artifact spirit."
He smirked slightly.
