On the other hand, Knight Rederic, Alistair, Cedric, Eldric, Gideon, Ivander, Jasper, and Mage Marcus stood frozen in surprise as they saw a mysterious figure wrapped in dark clothes.
The wind whispered through the trees, bringing a creepy feeling that sent shivers down their spines.
Their hearts raced, matching the speed of their thoughts as they tried to understand who this person was before them.
The figure, a shadow against the fading light, held something tightly in his hand.
Its vibrating energy sparked curiosity and unease in the group.
Mage Marcus, an experienced mage with a sharp eye for magical objects, could hardly believe it, his voice barely audible, "A real monster's core!"
The words hung in the air, blending with the tension that thickened around them.
Questions flooded their minds, demanding answers.
What did this encounter mean?
Why was this stranger carrying a monster's core?