Spell
The moment the final word of the spell was uttered, the entire shrine was enveloped in a blinding light. The brightness was so intense that I covered my eyes. At my ears, a solemn and mystical sound, unlike anything I had ever heard before, resounded. It was a grand melody reminiscent of the creation of the universe. As the light subsided and my vision cleared, the crystal sphere glowed brighter than ever before. Then, a crimson liquid began to flow from it. It pulsed like a living thing, flowing slowly yet powerfully. “...This is... the Sage's Blood...” The Guildmaster stared at the sight, breathless. The red liquid shone as if it were life itself, radiating an overwhelming presence. Following the procedures written in the scroll, I collected the liquid and stored it in a special container. This liquid would be the final key to activating the time transfer device. “With this, preparations are complete,” I said, looking at the Guildmaster. “All that remains is to pray for the success of activating the time transfer device.” The Guildmaster nodded. "...Yes. We have overcome many hardships thus far. We shall surely overcome this final trial as well." We left the shrine behind and headed for the location of the time transfer device. The device was hidden deep within rugged mountains, far from the village. Along the way, we were attacked by monsters countless times, but thanks to the efforts of the Guildmaster's subordinates, we arrived safely at our destination. The time transfer device was located within a massive stone ruin. Though the ruins had decayed over the years, at its core, a device incorporating complex mechanical workings remained in operational condition. “...This is... the time transfer device...” The Guildmaster stared intently at the apparatus. He seemed to feel a sense of awe at its intricate structure. Relying on the knowledge recorded in the Infinite Book, I confirmed the activation procedure for the time transfer device. All necessary materials were present: the Tears of the Wyrm, a fragment of an ancient artifact, and the blood of the sage we had just acquired. I placed each material in the device's designated slots and prepared to press the activation switch. At that moment, something went wrong. An eerie shadow stretched out from the depths of the ruins. It was a gigantic shadow, unlike anything human. “...What is this...” The Guildmaster, wary, tried to discern the shadow's true nature. Something was stirring deep within the ruins.
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