Charter: Everything Has A Price

Payment… She thought about it, and a restless, aching chill appeared in her heart. She could feel her magic continuing to build, but with it came dark thoughts. She was beginning to realize that there was an obligation for her every action. Every step, every discovery will be worth something important.

In her palm, where there used to be a simple tattoo, something powerful now shone. The lines that formed it now sparkled with magic. And suddenly she realized that magic wasn't just energy. It was a language she could now read.

Each symbol wasn't just magic, it was a story encoded in those symbols. She could create new worlds, new destinies, but she couldn't let go of the thought that these changes weren't just about her.

–You're an archetype in this world now, Calcium. Don't forget who you are. – The voice rang out again, and now it sounded completely different, as if it were darker than before.

Calcium took a deep breath. She knew that with this knowledge, she couldn't go back. The power she felt was irreversible. Now she wasn't just the owner of a tattoo. She was its creator, but also its prisoner.

Her hand touching the crystal fluttered, and a stream of light shot out from it. She felt her power engulfing the void around her. This world wasn't just streams of energy; it was alive, it was a response. And at that moment, she realized that she had to create and destroy, interact with this world. She had to learn to listen to him.

–Now you know that everything has a price, Calcium. –The system, or something that was now perceived as its attendant, was strict. – You will fight for every moment, for every life. Don't forget that.

Calcium stood absorbing these words. The world around her seemed to fall silent, and silence reigned in it. All that was left was the feeling of magic, deep in her body, in every cell. But this world was not a comfortable one. It wasn't warm, like a cozy place to relax. It was a world of trials where she had to find her way.

The task that faced her was not an easy one. She had to unravel this world, rewrite its destinies. But she understood that it would cost her much more than she could have imagined.

The fog in front of Calcium began to thicken again, and her breathing grew heavier. She was on edge. It seemed that the magic of this world itself was freezing, and she, as if she were pumping it at every step, was experiencing changes that reverberated in her body. The feeling of confidence that she had felt until recently began to melt away. The power she took wasn't as light and beautiful as she expected.

Her tattooed palm began to pulse, emitting a bright light that seemed completely unnatural in this place. This feeling of unease became more and more real. She felt those magical symbols begin to move again, as if they were becoming a part of her consciousness. Each symbol was a new victim.

Calcium froze. She could feel her body filling with power, and she knew that not everything here would be within her power. The flow of magic seemed alien now, but she couldn't give up on her goal.

–You've accepted your fate, Calcium. But know this: every step will have new consequences. You can change worlds, rewrite destinies. But don't forget that all this requires energy. With your life force.

Those words echoed in her head. She felt the magic enclosing her in chains. Everything that was happening gave her new strength, but with each passing moment, her own energy was draining away, as if she were smoothly dissolving into this world. She could change a lot of things, but did she have enough left to survive in this world?

At that moment, she realized that she was in the middle of not just a battle, but a stream of eternity that was pulling her to a place where there was no end. This world wasn't just a source of power – it was an empty space that needed filling. She felt her inner resource starting to run out.

–Don't forget about your mission, Calcium: –A voice rang out. It sounded like a warning now: –Your actions will affect not only this world, but also other realities.

The tattoo on her arm flashed with a bright blue light, which awakened a new awareness in her – the worlds she could create or destroy, it was not just a game, it was a serious task.

The system reacted by suggesting ways. She now felt like her next steps were becoming important, as if every mistake she made could break something important. At that moment, Calcium realized that the incredible power was now not only her strength, but also her limitation. This is a world in which she was a guide, but she was not its sole master.

[System]

[Task received]

The voice entered her mind again.

[ Find the key elements related to reality disruption. Complete the cycle.]

[ Get rewarded.]

Calcium clenched her fist. Her body began to tremble with tension, she felt the magic begin to move through her veins, as if she was on the verge of discovering something unprecedented. She took a step forward. Every movement gave her a sense of freedom and gravity at the same time.

– This is the only way you can continue.– She whispered to herself. With this step, she felt her resolve strengthen. Her goal was to discover the sources of magic, to put all the elements in their place.

She walked forward without looking back. A light was reflected in her eyes, and everything around her began to change. With every passing second, she felt how everything around her was beginning to react to her presence, how magic was changing the space, how the world was becoming her reflection.

"Do you want to go through all this? Do you want to understand what is hidden in this knowledge?"

There was a question in her head that wouldn't leave her. It was a voice that was familiar, but now it seemed not only internal, but also external. Calcium wanted to answer, but there were no words. The answer was already in her actions. She has already stepped into this world. I have already made this commitment.

A new reality opened up before her, and she knew that her path would not be easy. There will be no easy solution. Each of her actions will have its own consequence. And this consequence will not always be immediately visible.

She knew that every step would be watched by a secret force. But she was ready to face it.

The magic of this world had become a part of her, but she wasn't blind. Calcium felt her powers crossing their limits and how she had to master everything the world had to offer her.

With each step she took, she became stronger, but also closer to herself.

Let a new stage of her journey begin.

— End of Volume 1 —

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