Chapter 77: The Librarian of Erased Tomes
The hall of the ancient library pulsed with an unseen rhythm. Arcane winds stirred the dust that had rested for centuries. As Ashen stepped inside, the titanic doors slowly sealed behind him, locking him into a space carved from time and shadow. The air was thick with the scent of burnt parchment and old enchantments. Light shimmered across floating runes that blinked into existence above shelves that spiraled endlessly into the air.
[System Message] You have entered a restricted zone: The Lost Library of Erudell. Status Effect Applied: [Memory Flux] -15% Intelligence Regeneration, +30% Magical Damage.
Ashen narrowed his eyes. This wasn't just a place of knowledge—it was a battleground for the mind. His boots echoed lightly as he walked past towering tomes that seemed to whisper.
"Welcome... lost one."
