Lyra returned to Valoria, her heart still racing from the exhilarating battle. The feeling of power coursed through her as she approached the notice board again. A small crowd had gathered, and the buzz of conversation filled the air.

“Did you see the way she took out those goblins?” a player exclaimed, admiration in their voice.

“Yeah! I heard she’s using a new merging technique. I want to know how she did it!” another player chimed in.

Her heart fluttered at the unexpected attention. Could it be that her skills were starting to earn her a reputation? She approached the group, curiosity piqued.

“Excuse me, do you want to know how I did it?” she asked, her confidence growing.

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“Absolutely! I’m dying to know your secrets,” one player replied, leaning closer, eager for insights.

As they engaged in conversation, Lyra felt a bond forming, the foundation of friendships just waiting to blossom. They shared stories, discussing their quests, skill merges, and strategies for leveling up.

“Have you tried merging spells yet?” one of them, a rogue named Kieran, asked, his eyes alight with excitement.

“I just started, but I’m eager to experiment,” she replied, a smile tugging at her lips.

“Join our group! We can explore the merging skills together. I’ve heard there’s a hidden skill in the Tomb of Whispers,” Kieran suggested, enthusiasm contagious.

“Count me in!” she agreed without hesitation.

As they made plans to meet later, Lyra couldn’t shake the feeling of belonging that blossomed within her. It was exhilarating to be part of a community, to share her passion and knowledge with others.