[Mission Clear] A notification popped up in Theo's vision, informing him that he had successfully defeated the demon and completed the quest. But the victory felt bittersweet, the price paid in the lives of his fallen comrades weighing heavily on his shoulders.
But is the demon really dead? The question lingered in the air, as thick as the dust that had been kicked up during their battle. Theo's aura flickered, the light dimming as he panted, his sword still poised in the air.
"Master, you finally did it," Ely said, her voice filled with a mix of amazement and relief. She watched as the demon's body disintegrated into ash, the darkness that had clung to it retreating like a tide. The light in the cavern slowly returned to normal, the shadows retreating to their corners as if embarrassed by the light that had been brought forth.