They descended into the depths of Mystica's underground lab—the place that hummed with the eerie thrum of power and old secrets. The atmosphere was just as Liam remembered: off-putting, like the room itself was watching. Still, he remained unfazed.
But Ariana? She was wide-eyed, her steps cautious. Her gaze darted from floating orbs of light pulsing softly in the air to strange vials filled with swirling, color-shifting mist. Every corner seemed like a mystery wrapped in madness. And yet, it wasn't until they reached the heart of the room that her breath caught.
There, in the center—encased in a tall, transparent tank—floated a body.