The ground trembled under their boots as the hideous monster bellowed. Its body was a whirlpool of light and shadow, moving and writhing as if it were living. With the same power as the Nexus, its eyes focused on Zara and Elias.
With his sword wavering slightly in his palm, Elias pulled it out. "Zara, follow me!"
Zara's heart was racing as she gripped the book. "No, Elias. We are unable to run. The Nexus is connected to this thing. Everything will be destroyed if we do not stop it right away.
The animal growled, its enormous claws cutting through the air as it moved forward.
An Intense Battle
With each step, Elias's sword glowed brighter as he charged. His blade just made it through the whirling swarm of shadows as he stabbed at the beast's leg. He flew into a neighboring wall as the beast swung at him.
"Elias!" Zara let out a scream.
She rushed to him and assisted him in standing up. He shook her off despite the blood dripping from a cut on his forehead. "I am all right. However, thi
