A bright light dances against the sky, followed by a deep rumbling roar. The heat from the burning ball of fire wafts over the trio, like standing next to an enormous inferno.
Alessia's fingers tremble as she wraps them around the hilt of her dagger, her knuckles nearly turning white with tension. She feels a wave of reassurance wash over her as Zagreus steps forward, his stance protective and robust. Even with one arm missing, Gabriel remains by her side, weapon clenched firmly in his good hand, ready to defend her at a moment's notice.
Suddenly, a massive creature emerges from the shadows, cast aglow by an otherworldly light. Its scales glitter like stars in the firelight, and its breath smells of brimstone and death. With each footstep, the earth shudders.
Zagreus steps forward, his sword clutched tightly in his hand. "Stay behind me," he orders Alessia and Gabriel.
