As Jaeden delves deeper into the shadowy passages of an ancient ruin, the atmosphere thickens with mystery and foreboding. Guided by the light of his Star Pendant, he encounters eerie skeletons bound in chains, their rattling bones hinting at the danger that lies ahead. Despite the chill creeping up his spine, Jaeden feels a newfound confidence stemming from recent victories, including the defeat of a formidable hydra.

Amidst his exploration, he gains a new ability, Life Sense, enhancing his awareness of his surroundings and allowing him to detect the subtle movements of life and decay. Upon discovering the skeletal remains, he decides to confront the undead and quickly dispatches them with precision strikes from his Orichalcum Sword, gaining valuable experience and unique Prismata loot in the process.

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The undeath-aspected Prismata shards he collects feel foreign yet alluring, igniting Jaeden’s curiosity about how they might influence the Chimeric Core bound to his sword. With a blend of excitement and determination, he contemplates the potential powers of the creature he might summon, ready to embrace whatever challenges lie ahead in the depths of the ruin. With a confident smirk, he prepares to face the unknown, eager to uncover the secrets waiting in the darkness.