With her familiars' encouragement, Annalise persisted. She followed the elusive threads of the black energy, navigating through the veils of time and space. She caught fleeting glimpses of the manipulators behind the attacks, shadowy figures obscured by their own malevolence. Her determination burned brighter, a beacon of light within the abyss.
She felt like she was almost there, just needed to keep tracking for a few more minutes and she would be able to find the one she wanted to find. But then, an invisible barrier, a force of unimaginable strength, blocked her path.
Pain seared through Annalise's mind, a sharp and jarring sensation that threatened to shatter her resolve. She fought against the barrier with every fiber of her being, her familiars lending their strength to her cause. Yet, despite their combined efforts, the barrier held firm, an impenetrable wall guarding the secrets she sought.
