The sound of reality fracturing echoed in Adrian's ears, a grim harbinger of doom that made his heart pound like a war drum. Kalin's anticipation hung thick in the air, a palpable threat poised to unleash chaos. But just as despair threatened to swallow him whole, a flicker of movement caught his eye.
Aurelius.
The protagonist of the saga, sword gleaming with radiant light, charged toward Kalin with a determination that seemed almost foolish in the face of such impending annihilation. Each step was a testament to defiance, the light from his enchanted blade cutting through the darkness like a beacon. For a moment, the weight of Adrian's despair lifted, replaced by a glimmer of hope.
But then the realization hit him like a cold wave. 'What do I have?'
'I'm not even the main character...'