A few minutes later, Alfie and the others shook their heads. "We don't see any changes," they admitted.

Adrian's voice turned deep and authoritative. "Find the rhythm; it's just like a human’s breathing."

"Breathing?"

"Inhale... Exhale... Inhale..."

Guided by Adrian, the five of them fixed their gazes on the cauldron. By this time, a hint of dawn graced the horizon, signaling the end of a tumultuous night.

"It's changing! It's really changing!" Alfie suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

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