"Is this the platform that carries the magic energy array?" Though Gloria did not know much about magic patterns, she could still tell that the patterns within the crystal disc were a magic energy array composed of several magic patterns.
"Yes." Angel nodded, signaling that Gloria could activate the magic energy array and give it a try.
Following Angel's instructions, Gloria extended a finger and lightly touched the very center of the crystal disc. A faint stream of energy flowed from her fingertip.
The instant that energy seeped into the crystal disc, the patterns within began to shine with dazzling light. At the same time, it seemed as though everything around them suddenly darkened, turning from day into night.
A massive, flowing magic energy array pattern appeared out of thin air beneath their feet.
The world was pitch-black, with only the magic energy array beneath them giving off brilliant light.
As everyone stood at the center of the magic energy array, they could vaguely hear all manner of rustling sounds by their ears—like wind passing through a forest, and like clouds winding around mountain ranges; like raging waves crashing against the shore, and like thunder suddenly splitting the sky.
The feeling was as though they had passed through a narrow passage and entered a vast, magnificent world. It was like listening to a piano piece that sang of fate, stirring an ever-changing, unfathomable sensation in the depths of one's heart.
While Gloria and Shali were still immersed in this wondrous inner landscape, Angel murmured softly, "This is Fate's Boiling Melody."
After an unknown amount of time, Shali came back to herself.
"I can feel it. It's as though there's a flame in my chest, faintly dancing." She covered her chest, her eyes glimmering with disbelief.
"This flame represents your innate