Chapter 39: The Lord of the Rings

Before us stood a tall elf, his presence exuding an oppressive aura. As we cautiously traversed the path through the Doom Mountain, he suddenly appeared in front of us.

His very presence made every living being around him seem insignificant, as though the weight of his authority dwarfed all. The ring on his right hand gleamed with a cold light, as if heralding the immense power it contained.

"How interesting, truly interesting. You are not humans from this world!" His voice was deep and commanding, carrying an undeniable aura that made it impossible to refute. His eyes, sharp as cold steel, seemed to see through each one of us, as if he could read our very souls.

"Allow me to introduce myself," he continued, his tone filled with arrogance and coldness. "I am Maelon, the Lord of Barad-dûr, the Lord of the One Ring, and the Master of the Earth."

"You're Sauron?" Doctor Strange finally spoke, his voice calm but tinged with caution.