Immortal Body
The monsters' attacks intensified. There was no longer any room to focus solely on defense. Even with my immortal body, I doubt I could withstand these assaults for much longer. At this rate, gathering intelligence was out of the question—my very life was in jeopardy.
Just then, while dodging a monster's strike, my hand brushed against something hard. Instinctively grabbing it, I found it to be a cold, smooth stone. It fit in the palm of my hand, its surface carved with intricate geometric patterns. It resembled the enchantments of Atlantis civilization, yet I sensed a far older, more primal power emanating from it. A faint but undeniable magical force radiated from this stone. This is... an ancient artifact. While dodging the monsters' attacks, I examined the stone closely. I recorded the details in the Infinite Book. I analyzed the stone's material, the meaning of the patterns, and the nature of the magical power it emitted. The magical power emanating from the stone seemed to resonate with the monster's magic. It was as if this stone were the source, or perhaps the control device, for the monster's magic. And then I noticed something. The patterns on the stone matched perfectly with the markings on the monster's body. This was no mere coincidence. This stone is the artifact that holds the key to unlocking the monster's magical power. Yet the monster's attacks continue relentlessly. Clutching the artifact, I stand my ground against it. Its immortal body recovers instantly from any damage. But unless I understand and harness the power of this artifact, this is where I end. How can I utilize the magical power emanating from the artifact? There is no time to find the answer. Now, I must stake everything—this ancient artifact, my immortal body, and two thousand years of experience—on this confrontation with the monster. The light of the full moon illuminates the valley floor. The fog has lifted slightly. And so, clutching the ancient artifact, I continue the battle against the monster, carrying hope for the future and the challenge of a new mystery within my heart.
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