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Elian's eyes widened in shock as a strange, glowing interface appeared over his face — like a virtual screen hovering just above his skin.
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🔺 SYSTEM ALERT 🔺
AETHERA LEGACY ACTIVATED
HOST: ELIAN
CURRENT LEVEL: 1
MAGICAL ENERGY: 100/100
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Elian's mind reeled as he struggled to comprehend what he was seeing.
He turned to Lyrien, who was watching him calmly — his expression knowing.
"What… is this?" Elian asked, blinking rapidly.
Lyrien gave a small smile.
"What do you see?"
"It's like… some kind of interface," Elian answered. Then added quickly, "Can't you see it?"
Lyrien shook his head.
"No, I can't. That's a special gift from Aethera — a magical system that will help you unlock your true potential… and wield the ancient magic."
From behind, Lyra's voice rang out. She had been watching the scene in silence, until now.
"Elian, what's going on?" she asked, stepping forward.
Elian hesitated, unsure how to explain the strange screen only he could see.
"I… I think it's a system," he whispered.
Lyra's expression shifted from confusion to concern.
"What do you mean? A system?"
Elian took a deep breath, his voice low.
"Yeah… it's some kind of magical interface. It says I'm the host of something called the Aethera Legacy…"
Lyra's eyes widened, alarm growing as she processed his words.
"A magical interface appeared on your face?" she repeated, her voice laced with rising worry.
"Elian, what is going on?"
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