ALL NOVEL Chapter 10: Chapter 11: The Shadow’s Warning
Chapter 11: The Shadow's Warning
The Chrono Shard sat in Adam's hand, its colors mesmerizing. He spent most of the morning examining it, but the mysteries remained dark. Despite the system's help, the treasure seemed lost.
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Adam hesitated. The idea of incorporating the elements into the Infinite Rewind system intrigued him, but it was also dangerous. The items were often powerful Added by unexpected results.
"Not yet," Adam whispered. "I need more information."
He stood in the large hall, looking at the ancient scrolls and documents Bai had given him. Most of them were old accounts from the region, but none mentioned the Chrono Shard or anything like that.
"You won't find anything there,"
Bai said, entering the room with a steaming cup of tea.
Adam looked up. "So where should I look?"
Bai placed the cup on the table and said, "This place is not haunted." "It goes back to an older time than the beginning of this region. Such objects were made by ancient farmers - the masters of their time and place. If you want an answer, you need to find someone who knows these matters. "
"Who?" Adam asked.
"That's a man," Bai said, stroking his beard. "A pile that lives outside Eastern Forest He is said to have known wealth since ancient times. If anyone can help you, it's him. "
Adam's face was touched. "The Forest of the East? "
Bai simply said, "You have the system.
Adam fell silent. The older brother was right – he could use his back to buy himself time.
Notification: The mission has been updated. >
< Quest Title: The Secret of the Chrono Shard
Objective: Find the Eastern Archive.
times Time left until anchor reset: 5 hours. **>
Adam stood up and straightened his features. – So I continued.
Walking through the forest was tiring, the thick foliage and rough terrain slowed the pace. Adam went purposefully, his thoughts were hardened by the anxiety of the last war.
hours passed before he reached the edge of the forest, a narrow path leading to a tall building in the distance. one An ancient tower, its stone walls covered with ivory and moss.
As Adam approached, the wind grew stronger, the ground shook with the rumble of spiritual power.
"From here," Adam whispered.
The heavy wooden doors creaked as he opened them, revealing a dim interior filled with bookshelves and scrolls. In the middle of the room sat an old man, his face hidden in the shadow of a wide-brimmed hat.
"Welcome," the man said in a low, gravelly voice. "I've been waiting for you."
Adam's face lit up. "Are you there?"
The man laughed. Word travels fast, especially when the Chrono Shard is involved. "
Adam stepped forward, his hand moving to grab the bag beside him. "Do you know about the shard?"
"I know enough," the watchman said, stepping forward. "It's part of something bigger—a legacy from ancient times. And it could be worse than you think. "
Adam delayed. "What's so bad about it?"
archive statement blacked out. "Drama is not just about manipulating time. You connect with it. The more you use it, the more you are bound to the flow of time. Overeating can destroy your spirit—or worse, destroy reality. "
Adam's chest heaved. "So why does Garon want it?"
"The piece is just a piece of the puzzle." said the archivist. "He who controls all the parts controls time. "
Adam clasped his hands. "How many fragments?"
"Seven," said the archivist. They are scattered throughout the world, each hidden in a place of great power. But they are not easy to find. The guardians of these fragments are far more powerful than anything you have ever encountered. "
Notification: New mission has opened. >
Title: Chrono Parts
Objective: Find and return the seven chrono chips.
Reward: System Upgrade, Runtime, ???**>
Adam let out a slow sigh, the weight of the task settling on him. "If I don't stop whoever is after these fragments, the world will fall."
The archivist nodded. "That's right. But be warned - there are some who won't stop claiming the chips for themselves."
As the archer spoke, a A small tremor shook the tower. Adam's eyes turned to the window and he saw a dark figure coming from afar.
It was difficult to make out the arch. "It seems one of the people has spotted us."
Adam pulled the blade, his spiritual power blazing. "Then I will stop them."
The Archives laughed, his eyes shining with amusement. "You remind me of my childhood. brave, fierce .. full of surprises. See if you can Live the challenge"
As the outsider approached, his aura dimmed. Adam went to the door, his face shattered by fire and lightning. The battle for the Chrono Shards had begun.