The Central Spire was unlike anything Daniel or Mira had encountered before. Up close, its surface was a mix of polished obsidian and shimmering crystal, reflecting fractured images of the ruined city around it. Strange runes spiraled up its surface, glowing faintly with an energy that seemed alive. The whispers that had plagued them grew louder, forming a cacophony of disjointed voices.
Mira reached out to touch the surface, but Daniel quickly grabbed her wrist. "Wait. We don't know what kind of energy this is."
She pulled back reluctantly, her gaze scanning the towering structure. "It feels… ancient. Like it's watching us."
Daniel nodded, the Fragment buzzing in his mind as it processed the overwhelming energy signatures.
[Analyzing Structure: Central Spire of Aurin.]
[Purpose: Nexus of Energy Control.]
[Warning: Critical Instability Detected. Proceed with Caution.]
"Critical instability," Daniel murmured. "Sounds like the kind of thing that could go wrong fast."
