The red-eyed creature lunged. Darkness exploded across the battlefield. It swallowed the remains of the Trial of Two Hearts. Mountains of black mist rose into the sky. Each one took the shape of snarling beasts with glowing crimson eyes. Their roars shook the heavens.Kael tightened his grip on the silver blade. The weapon felt alive. It pulsed with every beat of his heart, like it had been waiting centuries for his touch.Beside him, Rhydian held the golden blade. The moment their shoulders brushed, both swords began to hum. Silver and gold light intertwined, forming invisible threads between them.Seraphine watched in silence. "They have accepted you."The red-eyed creature sneered. "It changes nothing." It thrust one hand forward. Thousands of black spears burst from the darkness, filling the sky. "There is no future for either of you."The attack descended. Rhydian reacted first. "Kael!"Without thinking, they moved together. Their swords crossed. A dome of silver and gold erupted
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