Fantasy: The Counterattack of the Female Sovereign

The light emanating from the core surged outward like a surging tide, its brilliance nearly impossible to gaze upon. The energy contained within this light was so immense that the entire space trembled violently under its unparalleled force, as if about to be torn to pieces.

Calvin, Song Yao, Arya, and the mysterious woman stood side by side before the core, each with a look of awe and nervousness on their faces. They quietly felt the immensely powerful force that originated from ancient times, as if time had frozen in time.

The voice emanating from the core was deep and powerful, as if it were slowly coming from the depths of endless time and space, carrying a sense of heaviness that had endured the vicissitudes of time: "Who on earth... dared to awaken me from my slumber?"

Hearing this question, Calvin took a deep breath, then tried his best to calm his rapidly beating heart. He took a step forward, head held high, and replied in a deep but powerful voice, "Respected One, we are brave explorers from distant Earth. We have traveled thousands of miles to uncover the secrets hidden behind the vortex of shadows that shrouds this land, and to seek effective methods to protect our world. We hope you will be willing to give us guidance and assistance."

The core's once dazzling light slowly faded, becoming dimmer and dimmer, like the flickering flame of a dying candle. Along with this change, the voice emanating from the core seemed to be shrouded in a shadow, imbued with an indescribable and complex emotion.

"The Shadow Vortex... that is the last legacy of our entire civilization, and the sacred mission we have never been able to accomplish! Yet, why are you outsiders willing to risk everything to explore the powerful power it holds?"

At the same time, Song Yao's long, slender fingers moved across the datapad at an astonishing speed, like a nimble dancer on stage. She stared intently at the constantly flashing data and images on the screen, straining her wits to decipher the core's current energy fluctuations.

"According to the current data, its energy frequency has gradually stabilized." Song Yao's tone was calm, but a subtle sense of tension could still be detected. "However, what's strange is that this mysterious core seems extremely confused by our presence."

Arya, standing nearby, tightly gripped the gleaming weapon in her hands. Her eyes were cold and sharp, like two swords capable of piercing all darkness. "No matter what, we must exercise extreme caution," Arya said briefly, her words laced with deep alarm. "Based solely on the current indications, the power of this core far exceeds our initial expectations. If we are careless, we could be doomed."

The mysterious woman stood quietly to one side, like a statue. Her deep, abyssal eyes seemed to penetrate the very core of her being, gazing intently at a being cloaked in the invisible. She parted her lips slightly and whispered softly, "The whispering of the void rift is only the beginning. More severe tests lie ahead."

As time passed, the Core's restless body gradually calmed down. Its gaze, like a scanner, slowly scanned the four people present, finally settling on the mysterious woman. "Who... are you?" the Core's voice tinged with doubt. "Why is your power so similar to that of our civilization?" However, the mysterious woman offered no response to the Core's questioning. She stared at the Core silently, as if silently waiting for something to happen.

Amidst this slightly awkward atmosphere, Calvin quickly stepped forward, taking the conversation and attempting to ease the tension. In a deep yet powerful voice, he spoke: "Respected sir, to be honest, we have come to seek your assistance. The terrifying power of the Shadow Vortex has begun to impact our world. If we remain unchecked, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, I beg you to guide us and tell us how we can control this powerful and dangerous force."

The core's gaze turned to Calvin, and its voice was heavy: "The Shadow Vortex was our civilization's last attempt. We tried to use it to save our world, but ultimately failed. Its power was too great for us to control."

Song Yao's brows furrowed slightly, her voice carrying a hint of urgency: "Then how did you seal it? Can we learn from your method?"

The core's body trembled slightly, as if recalling the distant past: "We used the power of the space-time rift to seal it, but this method is not perfect. It can only temporarily suppress the power of the Shadow Vortex."

As the team spoke with the Core, the surrounding energy fluctuations suddenly became unstable. The Core's body once again radiated a strong light, and its voice carried a hint of urgency: "The power of the Shadow Vortex is awakening. We must act quickly."

Calvin quickly adjusted the power of the Shadow Vortex, attempting to stabilize the surrounding energy fluctuations. "We need your help," he said in a deep, powerful voice. "Only you can unlock the secrets of the Shadow Vortex."

The Core's gaze swept across the four people, finally stopping at the mysterious woman. "Your power... can resonate with the power of our civilization. Are you willing to help us?"

The mysterious woman was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "I will do my best, but we must act quickly."

Under the guidance of the Core, the team began to harness the power of the Shadow Vortex to resonate with the Core's energy network. Song Yao's fingers tapped rapidly on the data pad, trying to find the optimal resonant frequency. "The energy fluctuations are stabilizing," she said with a hint of excitement in her voice. "We're making progress."

Arya gripped her weapon tightly, her gaze cold and sharp. "We must remain vigilant. The power of the Shadow Vortex could get out of control at any moment."

Calvin stared at the core's body, trying to find more clues from its energy fluctuations. "We are approaching the core of the Shadow Vortex, but the energy fluctuations here are very strong. We must proceed with caution."

The mysterious woman stood quietly by, her gaze penetrating the core's body, as if gazing at an invisible being: "The whispers of the void rift are only the beginning. The real challenge is yet to come."

In the core area, Calvin's face appeared tired yet determined, his eyes flickering with a desire for the unknown. Song Yao clutched the datapad tightly, her brow furrowed slightly, as if she were lost in thought. Alia's figure appeared exceptionally stern under the core area's lights, each of her steps imbued with power and determination. A mysterious woman stood quietly nearby, her figure shrouded in the light, as if her very existence were a mystery.

Just as the team was about to stabilize the power of the Shadow Vortex, the core's body suddenly shook violently, and its voice was filled with urgency: "The core of the Shadow Vortex... is awakening. We must find it as soon as possible, otherwise everything will be irreversible."

Calvin and Song Yao exchanged a glance, their eyes flickering with anticipation and anxiety about the future. Arya gripped her weapon tightly, ready to respond to any threat. A mysterious woman stood quietly nearby, her gaze piercing Core's body, as if watching an unseen threat.

At this moment full of unknowns, a new story is quietly unfolding, and the four will continue their journey to meet the challenges and adventures of the future.