The shamans hurried toward the chest but stopped short, waiting for their master to arrive.
Marco approached at an unhurried pace, calm and composed, brushing his hands together as if the matter were already settled.
"My students, you can open it," he commanded, his voice steady and controlled.
Without hesitation, Bernard lifted the lid. Inside lay a smooth white orb, radiant as a pearl. It felt surprisingly light in his hand, its flawless surface shimmering beneath the pale glow of the stone.
He lifted it carefully, turning it between his palms as he examined it. One by one, the shamans passed the orb among themselves, each pausing to admire its luminous sheen.
"Status," Daniel murmured.
Nothing appeared.
'Tch, is that why Veilintina offered me her eternal eye ability?' he thought, clicking his tongue and shaking his head. 'Wait, can't I simply ask Master? I mean, they must know something about this.'
"I wonder what this thing is…" Molex said, turning the orb in his hands.
