The egg glowed faintly, and the runes on its surface flickered with a mysterious light. The flickering was rhythmic—like the egg was breathing.
The runes on the ground responded in kind, glowing in the same rhythm.
Aksai walked closer. He crouched down near the edge of the runic circle, eyes shining with anticipation.
"Is it finally happening?" he whispered to himself. "The demon beast egg from Holy Land Torel. It is indeed about to hatch."
He rubbed his hands together, grinning like a child seeing their favorite treat. "You've been soaking in all kinds of precious Spirit resources I have had for months… Come on, little one. Show me what you've got."
As if answering his words, the egg gave off a faint crackling sound.
Aksai leaned in closer.
A fine crack appeared on the surface.
Then another.
The egg shuddered lightly, and the flickering light around it grew brighter, faster. The runes etched into the shell pulsed in waves now, reacting to the energy surge inside.
