As they descended deeper into the subterranean heart of the library, the atmosphere began to shift, growing heavy with the weight of ancient power.
William noticed a marked change in the surrounding architecture; the standard storage units had been replaced by shelves bearing high-level seals that pulsed with a rhythmic, intimidating light.
The deeper they moved, the more complex these enchantments became, weaving a web of security that suggested they were approaching something that wasn't merely valuable, but potentially world-altering.
Finally, they emerged into a vast, open clearing within the stacks. In the centre of this wide area stood a structure so anomalous it caused William to stop in his tracks.
Three massive bookshelves were arranged in a perfect triangle, an alignment he had not encountered once during his trek through the endless corridors of the library.
