The Harp's Melody
The melody from my harp gradually intensifies, as if being drawn into the vortex of the rift. The sound is no longer merely a tone; it feels like the breath of some living entity. The energy emanating from the rift and the music I play have begun to achieve perfect harmony. The Guildmaster stands quietly beside me. The look of fear is gone from his face. Instead, a complex expression of deep contemplation and faint hope mingled on his face. Breaking his silence, I asked, “Guildmaster, do you feel something?” The Guildmaster slowly closed his eyes, listened intently for a moment, then opened them wide and replied, “...I feel it... It's as if... I can hear... the pulse... of the universe...” I nodded at his words. I felt the same thing. This sound was not mere music. It was the primordial rhythm of the universe itself, the very melody of creation. It held a grandeur beyond words and a profound, unfathomable mystery. The performance reached its climax, and the light emanating from the harp grew brighter, overwhelming the vortex of the rift with its intensity. From the vortex's center, a faint light began to seep out, gradually intensifying its brilliance and altering the rift's shape. The vortex began to contract, eventually transforming into a small sphere of light. The sphere slowly began to rotate, as if it were a living being. “What... is this...” The Guildmaster murmured, breathless. I stopped playing the harp and stared intently at the sphere of light. A warm energy emanated from it, enveloping me in an indescribable sense of security. It was a pure presence, utterly free from fear or anxiety. The sphere of light slowly drifted toward my hand. It came to rest quietly in my palm. It seemed as if it were trying to convey something. A faint voice emerged from the sphere. It wasn't words, but a sensation transmitted directly. “...Welcome...” The voice resonated deep within my heart, profound and gentle, like the voice of the universe itself. The true nature of the sphere of light and its voice remains unknown. Yet, I am certain this encounter marks the beginning of a new adventure. The Guildmaster gazes at the scene with an expression blending surprise and awe. His face seems to hold a new resolve. Our adventure has entered a new phase.
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