I sat at my drafting table, looking out at the serene eastern woods. The winter weather was freezing, but the atmosphere inside the house was vibrant and full of life. It had been two weeks since Elias arrived in the central region. Dominic had secured a comfortable apartment for him in the city, but Elias spent most of his days here at our house, working with me and Maya."The translation on this page is very specific," Maya noted. She sat across from me, her datapad synced to Elias's ancient botanical journal.Elias leaned over the table, pointing to a detailed sketch of a tree with shimmering, metallic-looking leaves. He wore a clean, warm sweater. He looked healthier and far more relaxed than the nervous wanderer we met at the market."It is called the Lumina Tree," Elias explained, his voice full of quiet enthusiasm. "According to my grandmother's notes, the Aurelians used to plant one of these seeds whenever a child was born. The roots of the tree are incredibly deep, symbolizin
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