Inside the Tower
As I step inside the tower, a dimly lit space spreads out before me. Mysterious patterns are carved into the walls, and a faint light seeps through the ceiling. The air is cool, and a faint metallic scent lingers. I press forward into the depths, keeping a watchful eye on my surroundings. The old hunter follows close behind me, also on high alert. The interior of the tower is as intricate as a maze, and I have absolutely no idea which way to go. The orb of light illuminates the path ahead of us as we make our way deeper into the tower. After walking for a while, a massive door appears before us. The door is engraved with intricate crests and is protected by a powerful barrier. The orb of light stops in front of the door and urges us to open it. I approach the door and examine the emblem. It is written in the ancient language of stargazing, and I cannot fully understand its meaning. At that moment, I notice something. There is a small hole in the door. Through the hole, I can faintly hear the sound of the wind. I bring my face close to the hole and peer inside. Beyond it lies a vast space, and at its center, I can see a giant crystal orb floating. The crystal ball shimmers in various colors, and its light fills the entire space. And from the crystal ball, I can hear a faint melody. It’s as if it were playing the very tones of the universe. I describe this scene to the old hunter. “It seems there’s a vast space beyond this door. And at its center, a giant crystal ball is floating. A mysterious melody can be heard coming from the crystal ball.” The old hunter’s eyes widen, and he looks at me with a surprised expression. “A crystal ball…? What on earth is that…?” I reply, “I don’t know. But there must be something important beyond this door.” I place my hand on the door and try to open it. However, the door is firmly shut and won’t open easily. I take out the Infinite Book once more and search for information about the door. The Infinite Book contains various details about the Tower of Star-Reading, so there must surely be information about this door as well. As I continue reading the Infinite Book, I discover how to open the door. It seems the door can be opened by playing a specific musical scale. I took out the Harp of Atlantis and, using the melody coming from the crystal ball as a guide, began to play the notes. The harp’s tones echoed through the space and resonated with the door. Then, the door slowly began to open. Together with the Old Hunter, I stepped through the door.
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