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Arin pondered the riddle, her mind racing. And then, like a burst of insight, the answer came to her:

Arin's eyes widened as she approached the Aspid. A single, glittering gemstone protruded from the creature's forehead, casting a mystical glow across the chamber. According to legend, this gemstone was the source of the Aspid's power. piercedaspid

"Take this crystal to your sister," the Aspid instructed. "It will heal her, but remember, a promise is a powerful thing. Use it wisely." Arin pondered the riddle, her mind racing

As Arin drew near, the Pierced Aspid opened its eyes, piercing her very soul. Arin explained her sister's illness and her desire to save her. The Aspid regarded her calmly, then spoke in a low, rumbling voice: According to legend, this gemstone was the source

As she traversed the endless dunes, Arin encountered countless dangers: treacherous sand worms, marauding bandits, and treacherous mirages. Finally, after weeks of traveling, she stumbled upon the entrance to the Aspid's lair.

"I shall grant your wish, but first, you must prove your worth. I have been pierced by the gods themselves, and my gemstone holds the secrets of the universe. Solve my riddle, and I shall heal your sister."

"What can be broken, but never held? What can be given, but never sold?"