Mountain Range
The mountain range where the wilm dwelled was a rugged, desolate land. Cold winds howled fiercely, and steep rock faces and deep valleys formed a complex labyrinth. The guildmaster, drawing on his experience as a seasoned adventurer, chose the safe route with precision as we advanced. I opened the Infinite Book, reviewing the wilm's ecology, weaknesses, and the method for collecting its tears.
“According to this description... it seems the Wyrm reacts to specific musical notes...” I pointed to the notation resembling sheet music within the Infinite Book. It was like a lullaby meant to soothe the Wyrm's heart.
“I see... So, instead of combat, we attempt negotiation.” The Guildmaster nodded. “But the Wyrm is a highly intelligent and cunning monster. It won't necessarily trust us easily.”
We cautiously approached the Wyrm's lair. A faint heat and peculiar odor wafted from a massive rock crevice. It felt as though we could hear the Wyrm's breathing.
Near the lair's entrance, we devised our strategy. I proposed playing a soothing melody based on the score from the Infinite Book to calm the Wyrm. The Guildmaster would support my performance and prepare for combat if the situation worsened.
I took a deep breath and drew my instrument. It was a harp, one of the artifacts of the Atlantis civilization discovered in the ancient temple, imbued with mysterious power. As my fingers touched the strings, a faint light emanated from the instrument, and the air began to vibrate.
Slowly, carefully, I began to play the melody. The score, recorded in the Infinite Book, was complex and enigmatic, yet my soul understood it. It was a sacred melody, playing the harmony of the universe.
The melody echoed throughout the entire mountain range. Then, from deep within the lair, a gigantic shadow slowly revealed itself. It was an imposing wyrm, far larger than anything imaginable. Yet, the melody I played possessed the power to calm its fury. The wyrm seemed to be listening intently to my performance.
Would the wyrm truly be moved by the melody I played? And could we obtain the wyrm's tears? Our trial was far from over.
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