Chapter 86 Secrets of the Artifact

The artifact glowed with an ethereal light, casting flickering shadows on the walls of the chamber. The ancient runes etched into its surface pulsed rhythmically, as if alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. Felix, his fingers trembling slightly, traced the intricate symbols, his eyes narrowing in concentration.

"These runes," he muttered, "they’re older than anything I've ever seen. We need to decipher them if we're to understand the artifact's true purpose."

I watched Felix work, my heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and dread. The artifact, this enigmatic relic we had fought so hard to acquire, held the key to the prophecy that had haunted our every step. The room seemed to hum with energy, the air thick with the weight of ancient knowledge.

Sasha leaned in close, her face illuminated by the artifact's glow. "What do you think it’s showing us?"