The tremor beneath their feet grew stronger, a low, ominous rumble that seemed to vibrate through the stone beneath the statue. Elara's eyes locked on the monument, her heart pounding in her chest. Whatever lay buried beneath the statue was no longer dormant. It was awakening.
"We need to dig," Kade said, his voice low but urgent. His eyes scanned the square, looking for any sign of where they could start.
Elara hesitated. "There's no time to waste," she said, her tone grim. The ley lines pulsed beneath them, their energy building with each passing second. "We have to uncover whatever is causing this."
Thorne moved to the statue, placing his hand on its cold stone surface. He closed his eyes for a moment, reaching out with his senses, trying to feel the pulse of the earth beneath him. His expression grew strained as he pulled his hand away, glancing toward Elara. "Whatever it is, it's ancient. It's tied to the city's foundation."
