Chapter 173 Hunt 3

As Lucifer and his companions stood at the threshold of the final chamber, the eerie dim light that had initially illuminated their path suddenly flickered and vanished, plunging them into complete darkness. The oppressive blackness seemed to swallow them whole, leaving them momentarily stunned and disoriented. It was a darkness unlike anything they had ever experienced—a void that seemed to sap the very essence of light and energy.

Lucifer instinctively raised his hand, attempting to conjure a flame to light their way, but nothing happened. He frowned, concentrating harder, but again, there was no response. It was as if the darkness had consumed all magic in the air, rendering their abilities useless. The others quickly followed suit, trying their own spells of illumination, but each attempt failed, leaving them in the pitch-black chamber.

"What's happening?" Elara's voice was tight with tension. "Why aren't our spells working?"