Chronicles of the New World

anyon beneath them. Below, a colossal structure rose from the barren rock like a frozen monolith-an ancient tower of gleaming white, its

lystréens, and everyone knew that whoever controlled its secrets could change the course of this fledgling colony. Around them, whispers stirred like

rsh sun, her eyes tracing the tower's height as it pierced the cobalt sky. The others followed-Silas, ev

ever a good sign," Nash mutter

ary scans show energy readings-faint, but definitel

e shuttle's railing. "Dormant

t her, eyes ser

acks spiderwebbed through the structure like scars. As they advanced, the walls pulsed faintly wit

ny language we know. But there's a pattern... re

el instincts sharp. "You thin

nd trembled-just a faint vibration-

yes darting toward the far end

lsating light. At its center floated a translucent cube, spinning slowly.

n. "This... this is technology beyond anyt

hardened.

her lips, a chilling voice

ers det

holographic figure-a woman, regal yet mourn

ed, voice both melodic and mechanica

e-the AI was alive. More than al

lating. "Your arrival was foretold, but your

knowledge. To understand the history of this

d and betrayal. Elystra is not a sanctuary but a to

n. "Careful with your words, AI.

. "I am no ghost. I

d ill afford. The factions outside would kill for this advantage. If ARKAN's warnings were true,

said, voice steady but f

t dimmed. "T

rojected a holographic star map, pi

nded. "Learn what was lost. But bew

trio exchanged glances heavy with uns

he White Tower stood silent

me had only

challenges them with warnings of a dark past and a fragile future. Political tensions escalate as the factions vie for control of this n

_______