Round 19

As Halie stepped forward, her voice measured and firm, Seraphine's magnifying glass revealed faint phosphorescent veins on the runes, confirming that the light symbol must be activated before the shadow one. The team's tension remained palpable, with Merrin tracing her fingers along the runes in search of any sign of the missing silence component. Jeane's eyes narrowed, her brow furrowed in concentration as she focused on deciphering the intricate designs. Halie's words hung in the air, cautioning Seraphine to proceed with utmost care, while Merrin's fingers danced across the symbols, seeking a pattern or clue that might reveal the silence component's location.