[Samael Ashwood's POV]
I approached the pedestal cautiously, the soft glow illuminating the intricate designs carved into its surface. The light pulsed rhythmically, almost as if it had a heartbeat of its own, beckoning me closer. Nyxara shifted slightly on my shoulder, her molten eyes narrowing in curiosity.
"Looks like it," I murmured, eyeing the artifact. It was a crystalline orb, swirling with colors that seemed to dance and shift but held no power.
'Well, What do I expect from a dummy artifact used for Academy Trial? Hehe~'
I picked it up and again started walking toward the exit leading to my teams.
'It looks like, We passed!'
While walking and playing with the crystal which seemed to awaken Nyxara's feline instinct, As her eyes followed the crystal I toss to air and back.
