As Liora lowered her gaze, the contents of the mysterious wooden chest were finally revealed before her eyes.
To her surprise, the object lying inside was neither a rare artifact nor a prized treasure, but a single, pink-hued droplet of blood.
The rosy-crimson tear floated silently within the chest, shining with the brilliance of myriad colors.
The overwhelming oppression shrouding the mountain emanated from it, and despite its small size and gorgeous appearance, it radiated an aura of violence, cruelty, and evil.
Doing her best to ignore the pressure weighing down on her, Liora stared straight at the floating droplet.
The next moment, her vision went blank for an instant before an image flashed across her eyes.
In the image, two gigantic creatures—larger than any mountain she had ever seen—battled against each other.
One was a white-haired human with long fangs and pale skin, while the other was a colossal three-headed serpent, each of its heads breathing a different element.
