The Trials of Time

The Timekeeper's daughter presented Lin Yue with three ancient timepieces, each one representing a trial.

"First, you must wind the Clock of the Past," she said, handing him a delicate key. "Second, you must set the Hourglass of the Present to the correct time. And third, you must predict the chime of the Bell of the Future."

Lin Yue accepted the challenges, knowing that success would grant him the Chronos Crystal. He began with the Clock of the Past, carefully winding it to the correct moment. As the gears clicked into place, visions of ancient civilizations flooded his mind.

Next, he tackled the Hourglass of the Present, carefully aligning the sand to the precise moment. Time itself seemed to slow as he succeeded.

Finally, he approached the Bell of the Future, its chime echoing in his mind. With a deep breath, he struck the bell, and its resonant tone matched the one in his thoughts.

The Timekeeper's daughter nodded in approval. "You have passed the trials, Lin Yue. Take the Chronos Crystal, and may it guide you in your quest to defeat the Devourer..."