But unlike before, where the skeletons would have been extracted as commanded, an unexpected occurrence unfolded.
Suddenly, a dark vision engulfed Sam's sight, leaving him unable to perceive or comprehend his surroundings.
With confusion clouding his mind, he muttered, "What has happened? Where am I?"
It was as if he had been teleported to another realm, where everything was nullified, devoid of any life or sensation.
Yet, amidst this enigmatic void, a brilliant vision materialized before Sam's eyes.
Although momentarily blinded by the intense light, his eyes gradually adjusted, revealing a scene within the darkness.
A soul flame, akin to the one that had resided in the lich's eye socket, flickered before him.
As the flame danced, a voice resonated in Sam's mind, pleading, "Please, help me..."
Upon hearing the despairingly voice in his mind, Sam glanced towards the soul flame with curiosity.