The battle was unlike anything Aiden had faced before. Malakar's strength and speed were overwhelming, but the orb's power allowed Aiden to anticipate his moves, countering with precision. Their clashes sent shockwaves through the chamber, the very walls trembling under the force of their blows.
"Is this all you've got, boy?" Malakar taunted, his scythe spinning in a deadly arc. "You're nothing compared to the Abyss!"
Aiden gritted his teeth, his resolve unshaken. "Maybe. But I'm not fighting for myself. I'm fighting for a future where the Abyss doesn't rule."
With a final surge of energy, the orb amplified Aiden's attack, his sword striking Malakar's scythe with enough force to shatter its blade. Malakar staggered back, a look of disbelief on his face.
"You'll regret this," Malakar growled, his form dissolving into shadows. "The Abyss doesn't forgive, and it doesn't forget."
