The Difference in Power

The ground trembled again, as though the earth itself was aware of the impending clash. The massive pressure of the approaching creature overtook them, and every step seemed to shake their foundations. The force of the enemy could be felt in the very soil beneath their feet, pushing against their resolve. Some even felt their knees buckle under the weight, but none of them gave in.

Perhaps it was because they trusted that Gaon would return and bring an end to the battle. Perhaps it was because they had grown, each in their own way, and were now ready for this moment—this moment where they would prove themselves. Together, they were stronger than the sum of their parts, and no matter how strong the beast or how terrifying the odds, they would not bend. They would endure. They would fight.