Darkness rings

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Not long ago, Jack and Alisha had engaged in a sharp exchange about who might take the other's life. Now, the balance of power between them had shifted drastically. Jack, holding the Elemental Fog Crystal, stood in command of a powerful servant—Gale, the fallen angel who had been reborn under his control.

Jack glanced at Gale, a faint grin curving his lips. The glimmer in his eye betrayed his thoughts. 'Even if I don't have the strength to crush Alisha myself, I have minions to do it for me,' he mused, the weight of his newfound power settling comfortably on his shoulders.

But despite his confidence, Jack harbored no immediate intention of killing Alisha. For now, she was useful.

"You brat!" Alisha snarled, her teeth grinding audibly.