Once some of the mages used dispell to clear the smoke. What they revealed was an empty bundle of chains covered in purple flames, a large crater filled with holes, and Haruki standing silently. Without the mask. Without the Ink like shadow veil covering his body.
The moment they saw him he gave them a smile, "I guess were finally done here, huh?" The rest of the adventurers cheered as they raised their weapons in the air. Shandara plopped on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief. Shen Xue fainted directly, perhaps from exhaustion. Thermina laughed at her companion as she carried her on her shoulders.
Rhistel approached Haruki, "Are you alright?" She asked as she examined his body. He on the other hand just shrugged his shoulders. He then held his forehead and sighed. He looked towards the shades of the thicket behind them.
