(A/N Big thanks to everyone for the Power stones and Golden tickets, they mean a lot. As usual, please don't hesitate to comment or drop a review. ENJOY)
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The world solidified around him in a flash of blue light.
Caelum Chronos steadied his footing before his senses expanded outward. The air was cold and crisp, the terrain uneven, rocky plains stretching into narrow ridges with few trees scattered along the horizon.
He inhaled once, slow and deliberate, then exhaled. No dizziness, no distortion lag. The teleportation had been clean.
His gaze flicked downward. The faint glow of the sigil stone pulsed against his palm, the number "1" written on its surface.
"Let's see how this goes," he muttered.
He slipped it into his pocket and began walking. The ground underfoot was coarse and dry, every sound sharp in the quiet. A small breeze blew past him, carrying the scent of dust and stone.
