Serelyth's eyes glimmered with curiosity, scales catching the light. "Alive? Maybe. Or maybe it's some kind of ancient mechanism… either way, it's dangerous if you step wrong."
They descended further, carefully following the winding bridges of light and crystal. Tiny dragon-like creatures flitted around, curious, whispering against the shimmer with soft, musical calls. The air smelled faintly metallic, tinged with sweetness, and every movement sent tiny sparkles scattering across the platform like stardust.
At the center, the largest shard—towering and almost spherical—radiated energy that pulsed in time with the heartbeat Lira felt in her chest. She instinctively stepped forward. The moment her hand brushed the surface, the shard rippled like water and faint images shimmered inside: glimpses of her travels, the Grove, the dragon town, even her time with Renkai.
Serelyth hissed softly. "Careful! It's showing… memories? That's unusual for any crystal I've encountered."
