August 31, 2034

The rumbling grows louder, and out of the mist, a massive figure emerges. It towers over me, its eyes glowing with an ominous light. My heart races, and I can barely breathe. This... this is what the artifact awakened. Is it a guardian, a remnant of those who built this place? Or something far more sinister? I can't tell. The air crackles with tension as we face each other, and I realize how unprepared I am for whatever comes next.