"It's here! It's really here!" he exclaimed, running his fingers over the inscriptions carved into the platform's surface. Without wasting a second, he began deciphering them on the spot.
Not wanting to disturb him, the other four stepped back in silence, simply listening as Elric muttered a stream of incantations and fragmented phrases under his breath.
Suddenly, as if struck by a brilliant idea, Elric's eyes lit up. He stood abruptly and stepped back until he reached the edge of the platform. Raising his staff high, he began chanting the incantation.
Moments later, the platform trembled beneath them, and the ground shook violently as if an earthquake had struck. Addison staggered, struggling to keep her balance, but Zion caught her just in time and steadied her.
She didn't have the chance to push him away or think of anything else; her gaze remained fixed on Elric, mesmerized by what was unfolding.
