Knight's Sacred Burden
Julian whispered, stopping suddenly.
Ahead, the tunnel opened into a vast, cavernous dome. A soft, sickly light emanated from the center—a pool of black liquid that didn't flow, but churned in place, defying the laws of nature. It was the Black Spring.
"It’s not just a pool," Kael whispered, awe and terror warring in his voice. He dragged himself into the center of the dome, his body now a grotesque sculpture of living armor. "It’s a mirror. Look at it, Julian. Look at what they turned us into."