Tristan seemed somewhat hesitant upon hearing Milton's advice. After seeing something like that fall from the sky, it would be foolish to just walk away. Even if the crystal coffin looked unsettling, it was worth the risk.

As he wavered, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the distance, accompanied by the sharp clatter of armor.

"Who's there?" he called out, spinning around. His hand pressed on the hilt of his sword as he looked warily toward the source of the noise.

Milton an