Chapter 85

The Keeper's voice resonated within Edward, its melodic tone stirring his very soul. He felt an inexplicable connection to this ethereal being.

"What secrets do you hold?" Edward asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

The Keeper's form shifted, flowing like the waves. "The mysteries of the deep, the whispers of the sea. Lilly's slumber, and the key to her awakening."

Poppy stepped forward, her eyes shining with intensity. "We've come to break the curse. Tell us, Keeper, what must we do?"

The Keeper's response was a gentle, rippling laugh. "The curse is but a symptom, a sign of greater imbalance. To awaken Lilly, you must restore the harmony of the ocean."

Edward's mind reeled. "How?"

The Keeper's form pulsed with an otherworldly energy. "Three ancient artifacts hold the power to restore balance. The Pearl of the Ancients, the Shell of Whispered Secrets, and the Coral of Moonlit Dreams."