The Abyssal Rift was eerily quiet as Daniel and Mira floated in its expanse. The Nexus Core's shard pulsed faintly in Daniel's grasp, a reminder of the power they had claimed—and the responsibility that came with it. The crystalline walls of the Rift seemed to hum with energy, resonating faintly with the shard.
"This feels different," Mira said, breaking the silence. Her eyes scanned the surroundings warily. "It's like the Abyss is… watching us."
Daniel nodded, the weight of the Nexus Heart Fragment heavy in his hand. The fragment's glow dimmed and brightened rhythmically, like a heartbeat. Though it was no larger than his palm, its energy coursed through him, filling him with both awe and unease.
The system's voice chimed:
[Item Acquired: Nexus Heart Fragment.]
[New Functionality Unlocked: Core Resonance.]
