Every living being within the vicinity felt an unmistakable shift in the air. A foreign power was spreading through the area, chilling and oppressive, as if it were silently judging each one of them. The sensation grew eerie, as if invisible fingers brushing against their hearts, instilling a discomfort that bordered on terror. For a few, it felt as though this unseen presence was squeezing them with a delicate, yet deadly, grip.
The sensation lasted only a few moments, but they all instinctively recoiled, especially the kids, who couldn't maintain focus against the unsettling force. Confusion rippled through the group as they turned to look at Sirius, who was holding the tier-2 relic they had just acquired.
