The massive rift produced non-biological, non-mechanical beings. The crystalline refracted light like living diamonds, hurting to see. They moved deliberately, ignoring panicked wolves and fleeing humans. "They're not attacking," Ethan said, his void nature allowing him to see the Crystalline's intentions better than others. "Just curious. Like scientists examining a new specimen." Luna tried using her void connection to communicate. The Crystalline responded immediately, using mathematical equations and formulas to explain concepts. "I can translate," Konstantin said, citing his ancient research on nonverbal animals. "They claim this reality has abundant electromagnetic energy. Under multiversal law, they claim salvage rights." Salvage rights? Damien growled like an alpha who didn

