Chapter 18: Aftermath
The silence that followed was deafening. The altar in the center of the room had dimmed, the swirling vortex of Abyssal energy gone. Darren collapsed to his knees, gasping for breath.He had won—but the cost was high.[Corruption Level: 30%]The voices were quieter now, but they were still there. The Abyss hadn't given up on him, and Darren knew the corruption inside him was far from gone.He glanced down at the pendant, its glow fading. It had saved him, but for how long?