The air around them pulsed with the Haven's ancient magic, the valley's secrets humming beneath their banter. The stars above seemed to brighten, as if approving of their bond, forged through sharp words and shared challenges. Ethan's grin softened as he glanced at Regnare, sensing the unspoken trust growing between them.
The valley's hum grew louder, a resonant pulse that seemed to rise from the earth itself. The crystalline lake shimmered, its surface rippling without wind, and the air crackled with anticipation. Ethan's grin took on a cryptic edge, his golden eyes glinting with a secret only he knew. Regnare, oblivious, shifted his weight, his sapphire scales glinting as he scanned the valley.
"What's this test, anyway?" Regnare asked, his voice tinged with suspicion. "You've been vague since we left the city."
