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As the Death Storm bore down on them, Cain's eyes scanned the surroundings with a desperate urgency. Just when it seemed that hope was slipping away, his keen perception caught a subtle shift in the terrain. A cave, hidden in the shadows of the astral landscape, revealed itself on the right side—a sanctuary that might shield them from the imminent threat if they could reach it in time.
Without a moment's hesitation, Cain tightened his grip on Halo's reins. With a swift, hard turn, he directed the wolf towards the cave's entrance. The urgency of the situation heightened as the Death Storm, an undulating mass of darkness, pursued them relentlessly along the periphery.
