Chapter 14: The Ancestor's Legacy

Dr. Harlan stood before us, the artifact's pulsating energy casting eerie shadows on his face. The ground continued to tremble, and the air was thick with the sensation of ancient power awakened. His eyes glowed with a malevolent light, and a twisted smile played on his lips.

"Jack Mercer," he said, his voice echoing through the clearing. "You've led me right to the heart of this mystery. I should thank you."

"Don't flatter yourself, Harlan," I replied, gripping my rifle tightly. "We're not done here."

The hidden tribe chanted their protective spells, creating a barrier of light between us and Harlan. But he raised the artifact, and with a flick of his wrist, the barrier shattered like glass. The tribe fell back, their faces filled with a mixture of fear and determination.

"We need to regroup," Drake said urgently. "Inside the temple."

We moved quickly, retreating into the safety of the ancient structure. Harlan's laughter echoed behind us, a chilling reminder of the danger we faced.
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