As Ryoma stepped through the castle door, the world around him seemed to dissolve into darkness, devoid of any semblance of sound or light. He found himself standing in a void, with nothing but emptiness stretching out before him. Panic gripped his heart as he realized the door behind him had vanished, leaving him trapped in this eerie realm.
Summoning every ounce of courage, Ryoma called out into the abyss, his voice echoing into the void. "Kurogami, I will come for you!" he declared, though his words seemed to be swallowed by the darkness, leaving no trace of sound.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, coalescing into the form of a man. "Welcome to my domain," the figure intoned, his voice reverberating through the emptiness. And with his appearance, an army of identical clones materialized, surrounding Ryoma from all sides.
"I am Kurogami, the shadow wanderer," the figure announced, his voice resonating with power. The clones surged forward, each wielding a sinister shadow katana, and Ryoma braced himself for the onslaught.
With determination burning in his eyes, Ryoma fortified his muscles and leapt into action, engaging the shadowy clones with ferocious intensity. Despite his valiant efforts, for every clone he vanquished, another took its place, leaving him locked in a seemingly endless battle.
But Ryoma refused to yield, his resolve unbroken even as blood dripped from his wounds. With each leap and strike, he fought on, determined to overcome the relentless tide of darkness and emerge victorious against the shadowy horde.
As their swords clash with resounding force, sparks fly, illuminating the darkness momentarily. In that brief flash of light, Ryoma notices something peculiar—the ground beneath them flickers and shimmers as if affected by the clash.
As Ryoma recognizes the vulnerability in Kurogami's domain, he channels all his strength and determination into a series of lightning-fast strikes against the ground.
With each powerful clash of his sword, sparks ignite, illuminating the darkness and weakening the foundation of Kurogami's domain. Sensing the destabilization of his power, Kurogami's control over the void begins to falter, and cracks of light begin to pierce through the once impenetrable darkness.
Unable to maintain the integrity of his domain against Ryoma's relentless assault, Kurogami's hold weakens further until finally, with a resounding clash, the darkness dissipates entirely, leaving Ryoma standing victorious amidst the remnants of the void.
Kurogami appeared before Ryoma, radiating dark energy. With a smirk, he praised Ryoma's efforts. "Impressive," he said coldly. "But now, the real challenge begins."