You sat in serene silence amidst a dazzling array of crystals, their facets sparkling as they caught glimpses of light, casting colorful reflections around you. A familiar pang of hunger settled in your stomach, reminding you of your own needs. Every so often, your eyes flicked to the shimmering surface of your hand mirror, where your reflection wavered amid the shifting light.

Suddenly, a rustling sound broke the stillness, emanating from the shadowy depths of the mine. Curiosity piqued, you turned your attention to the source of the noise and spotted a figure dressed in vibrant shades of orange, contrasting sharply with the cool tones of your crystalline haven. You instinctively dove behind a large crystal formation, heart racing, to observe him closely.

The figure moved with an eager glint in his eye, surveying the bounty of crystals that surrounded you, his expression a mix of greed and delight.

[Fire Spirit]—"Wow. Hehe... Thankfully, I’m all alone here, and I can take all these crystals for myself! I’ll be the richest of all those foolish cookies..."

As he drew nearer, an idea struck you. You decided to reveal yourself, feeling a mix of mischief and confidence. You peered out from behind the shimmering crystal, your gaze locking onto his face as you asked in a slow, drawn-out tone, "Are you... food?~"

His reaction was instantaneous; a startled scream erupted from his lips, and he leaped back, panic etched across his features. In that moment of surprise, he unleashed a sudden burst of fire in your direction. However, you remained unfazed, the calm center of a storm. With a steady hand, you raised your mirror high, and to your delight, it began to draw in everything around it, the flames and energy swirling toward its reflective surface.