As the battle raged on, Zerthon couldn't shake the feeling that the crystal orb was hiding secrets from him. He could sense that the orb was more than just a simple artifact, and he was determined to uncover its true nature.
As he fought, Zerthon began to notice that the crystal orb was reacting to his emotions. When he was calm and focused, the orb glowed with a soft, blue light. But when he was angry or excited, the orb's light turned red and pulsed with energy.
Zerthon realized that the crystal orb was somehow linked to his emotions, and he began to experiment with it. He focused his mind and tried to calm himself down, and to his surprise, the orb's light turned blue and began to glow even brighter.
With his newfound understanding of the crystal orb, Zerthon felt a surge of confidence. He knew that he could use the orb's power to his advantage, and he began to fight with renewed ferocity.
As the battle raged on, Zerthon, Naelyria, and Omirnn fought bravely, taking down enemy after enemy. But despite their bravery, they were still vastly outnumbered, and Zerthon knew that they couldn't keep this up for much longer.
Just when it seemed like the enemy was about to overwhelm them, Zerthon remembered the words of Eira. She had told him that the crystal orb had the power to sense the presence of others, and Zerthon realized that he could use this power to their advantage.
He focused his mind and reached out with the crystal orb's power, trying to sense the presence of any hidden enemies. And to his surprise, he felt a strange sensation, like a buzzing in his mind.
Zerthon followed the sensation, and he discovered that there were several hidden enemies lurking in the shadows. He alerted Naelyria and Omirnn, and together, they launched a surprise attack on the hidden enemies.
The enemy was caught off guard, and they stumbled backward in disarray. Zerthon, Naelyria, and Omirnn took advantage of the opening, striking down enemy after enemy.
As the battle raged on, Zerthon began to realize that the crystal orb's power was growing stronger by the minute. He could sense that the orb was somehow linked to his own life force, and he knew that he had to be careful not to overextend himself.
But despite the risks, Zerthon was determined to use the crystal orb's power to its fullest potential. He knew that he had to protect his friends and uncover the truth, no matter what the cost.
As the battle finally began to die down, Zerthon stood victorious, the crystal orb still clutched in his hand. He was exhausted but exhilarated, and he knew that he had discovered a powerful new ally in the crystal orb.
But as he turned to Naelyria and Omirnn, he saw that they were staring at him with a mixture of awe and concern.
"Zerthon, what's going on with you?" Naelyria asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Zerthon looked at her in confusion. "What do you mean?" he asked.
Naelyria hesitated before speaking. "You're... glowing," she said.
Zerthon looked down at himself, and he saw that Naelyria was right. His body was surrounded by a soft, blue glow, and he could sense that the crystal orb's power was still coursing through him.
He looked up at Naelyria and Omirnn, and he saw that they were staring at him with a mixture of fear and uncertainty.
"What's happening to me?" Zerthon asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Naelyria shook her head. "I don't know," she said. "But I think we need to get you to Eira. She's the only one who can help you now."
Zerthon nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. He knew that he had uncovered a powerful secret, but he also knew that he had to be careful. The crystal orb's power was growing stronger by the minute, and he knew that he had to learn to control it before it was too late.