170 The Tome

"As expected of the woman who could pass my test," the mysterious woman smiled, her eyes shimmering with a mix of admiration and sadness. Eve had anticipated some kind of transformation or revelation upon completing the test, yet the woman's serene expression remained unchanged as if she had already foreseen this outcome. With a graceful motion, she opened her right hand, and a peculiar square-shaped object floated gently toward Eve.

Eve gazed at the object, her curiosity piqued, but she refrained from touching it just yet. She couldn't help but wonder about its true nature and purpose. Sensing her hesitation, the woman began to explain, her voice imbued with a sense of awe and longing.