Round 331 Transcript

As I place my hand in the creature's, its power surges through me once more. The air crackles with electricity, and I feel our merged bodies begin to vibrate in harmony. The crystal's light pulses faster, matching the frantic beating of our hearts. The creature's eyes glow brighter, and I see a flicker of something ancient and primal within their depths. The crystal's energy begins to build, and I can feel it straining against the boundaries of the artifact. The walls' living tissue movement ceases, their breathing patterns synchronized with the whine as it recedes into the background. A low, ominous hum grows louder, like the sound of stone grinding against stone from below. A faint scent of ozone and decay wafts through the air, mingling with the pulsing energy of the crystal. The creature's hand tightens around mine, its grip like a vice. I feel a jolt of electricity run through my body as it whispers, "Abby, we must focus our energy now. The artifact is on the verge of collapse."