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The Awakening Beneath
Author: Abu Ulfah
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The power of Aquariel surged within them, hastening their steps through the Path of the Guardians. Endurance and clarity of thought became priceless weapons in the midst of the dark corridor. The water gem in Lyra’s grasp emitted a faint warmth, like a whisper of hope in the silence of stone. The carvings on the walls seemed more alive now—tales of ancient guardians and forgotten allies stirred embers of courage once dimmed.

As they reached the three-way junction again, doubt lingered briefly. But the shadow of the Sun Garuda and the lurking subterranean creature haunted their thoughts once more. They knew, to face the cunning of the darkness, they needed wider vision—and the hidden strength buried deep within the earth. The path to the lair of the underground dwellers was chosen, its descent steep, swallowed by even thicker darkness.

The deeper they ventured into the heart of the earth, the heavier the air became, thick with the scent of damp soil and pungent minerals. The gentle sou
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