With Lena resting, Mara and Elias helped me retrieve the artifact from the beach. The golden object shimmered in the sunlight, emanating an almost palpable energy. As I held it, I felt a surge of power coursing through my veins, a mix of awe and trepidation washing over me."Careful with that," Mara warned, her eyes widening as she observed the artifact's glow. "We don't fully understand what it can do yet.""I know," I said, my voice steady. "But we can't leave it unprotected."We made our way back to our makeshift camp, where Lena lay resting. As we approached, her eyes fluttered open, and she attempted to sit up, wincing in pain."Lena, you need to rest," Elias said, gently guiding her back down."I'm fine," she insisted, her voice weak but determined. "What's happening with the artifact?"I held it up for her to see, its light casting a warm glow on her pale face. "We've got it. But you need to focus on getting better."Lena's eyes widened as she looked at the artifact, a strange
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