As Lyle regained consciousness in the physical realm, he found himself sitting on the ground, his body still reeling from the encounter with the Empress and the revelations that had unfolded in the dark space. His mind buzzed with a mixture of emotions—anger, fear, determination, and a newfound sense of purpose.
His surroundings were in chaos, trees had been destroyed, swallowed by his darkness, ripped apart by the blood.
Slowly, he pushed himself up from the ground, his muscles protesting the sudden movement. He took a moment to collect himself, drawing upon the inner reserves of strength and resolve that had carried him through countless trials before.
The memory of his mother's death burned like a fire within him, fueling his desire for vengeance against those responsible. Yet, the Empress's words echoed in his mind, a sobering reminder of the dangers of succumbing to his primal urges.
