Regulus, The Archmage

Arthur carefully picked up the orb, surprised by its weight.

"It's much heavier than its size shows" He muttered.

The surface was warm but not burning, responding to his touch by glowing brighter, the flames within swirling more vigorously.

"I don't need this orb...But, I know someone who does," he murmured.

He already had ideas for how to use this.

Arthur stored the orb in his inventory.

Epic-rank items were rare enough, but ones with passive enhancement properties were especially valuable. Most required activation or consumed mana during use, but this one would work continuously once integrated into any equipment.

The spatial distortions in the corridor began to settle, reality calming after the violence of his attack. As normality returned, a new pathway revealed itself—a doorway carved into what had previously been a solid wall.