The streets of Arcanis were quieter the next morning, but the tension still lingered like a heavy fog. Marcus and Elara sat in the corner of a bustling tavern, their minds focused on deciphering the clues left behind in the Old Quarter. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries filled the air, but neither of them paid attention.
Marcus sipped his drink absentmindedly. "That summoning circle wasn't random. Someone deliberately tried to summon something powerful."
Elara nodded, her fingers tracing the map spread across the table. "And they were close. Too close. We need to find the remaining fragments before they complete the ritual."
System Notification: "Main Quest Update: Fragments of Fate. Objective: Locate the remaining Abyssal fragments hidden throughout Arcanis. Reward: Increased skill mastery and potential artifact discovery."
