Chapter 41: Darkness Vs Mist (2)

"Your wandering ends here."

The Ashen Knight's voice reverberated through the vast hall, deep and foreboding. It wasn't just a threat... It was an ultimatum. Each word carried the weight of finality, like the tolling of a bell heralding the end.

A guttural roar tore through the air, shattering the heavy silence. The beast... a lion-like monstrosity charged toward me, its muscles rippling under its pitch dark skin. Its glowing blue eyes locked onto me, burning with raw, primal hunger. Every step it took was thunderous, the stone floor cracking under its immense weight.

At the same time, the Ashen Knight surged forward, his movements unnervingly fast. His rounded sword crackled with dark energy, leaving a trail of smoldering sparks in his wake. The air around him seemed to darken, as if even the light was unwilling to approach.