The core did not look dangerous at first, and that was what made it feel wrong. It hovered just above the ground where the creature had disappeared, a small sphere of light that pulsed slowly and evenly. It was not bright enough to light up the room, but it still drew attention in a way nothing else had. Everything before had vanished quickly, absorbed into the system without delay. This one stayed.
Aurelion stood in front of it, watching closely. He did not move right away. His posture stayed calm, but his focus was sharper than before. This was not the same as the earlier remains. The system had not taken it back. It had left it there on purpose, and that alone made it something to be careful about.
