The next morning, we were summoned to Professor Grimshaw's office. His expression was grim as he handed us a scroll.
"This arrived last night," he said, his voice low. "It's from the **Order of the Eclipse**, a group of scholars who study ancient magic. They've detected a disturbance in the balance of power."
I unrolled the scroll, my heart sinking as I read the contents. The Order believed that the Eclipse Dragon's defeat had created a power vacuum, and something far worse was rising to take its place.
"What does this mean?" I asked, my voice trembling.
Professor Grimshaw sighed. "It means the battle isn't over. The Eclipse Dragon was just the beginning."
Skully's rune flickered, the faint red light growing brighter. *"So what do we do now?"*
"We prepare," Professor Grimshaw said, his voice firm. "The Order has requested your help, Evan. They believe you and Skully are the key to restoring balance."
I looked at Skully, my heart heavy with worry. He grinned, his jawbone clacking. *"Looks like we've got another adventure, Master. Let's do this."*