Nefertari, Mira, and Dr. Hargrove joined in, their voices blending in a harmonious chant. The crystals around them glowed brighter, resonating with the monolith's energy.
As the ritual progressed, the ground beneath them seemed to stabilize, and the air grew warm and calm. The monolith's runes pulsed with light, their glow becoming steady and bright.
As the final steps of the ritual concluded, a brilliant light filled the chamber, and a sense of peace washed over the group. The monolith's energies had been realigned, and the island's balance restored.
In the center of the chamber, a new figure appeared, its form shimmering with ethereal light. The guardian spirit had returned, its presence a sign of the island's renewed stability.
