Chapter 3: Dance of Light and Shadow
The flickering candlelight danced in Alex's eyes as he looked to Corvus, seeking guidance in the silence that followed the entity's chilling ultimatum. His dark eyes, usually shrouded in an air of mystery, held a depth of understanding that resonated with him turmoil.
"Alex," his voice began, low and steady, "the choice before you is indeed fraught with peril. To trust an entity born of forgotten shadows is a gamble, one that could lead you down a path of darkness you may not be able to return from."
His words echoed the doubts gnawing at him very core. The entity's motives remained shrouded in shadows, its promises laced with veiled threats. Could he, a mere conductor, wield such potent power without succumbing to its corrupting influence?
