The clearing fell into an eerie silence as the demon inhabiting Peter's body faced off against Kim.
The air crackled with tension, dark energy swirling around the transformed Peter like wisps of smoke.
Jess stood frozen, her grip on Gae Bolg so tight her knuckles had turned white.
Behind them, Anthony and Rio watched with a mixture of fear and confusion, their bodies still aching from the earlier confrontation.
Kim, however, seemed remarkably calm.
His earlier fury had vanished, replaced by an expression of keen interest.
He lowered his hand, the magical energy he had been gathering dissipating harmlessly into the air.
"So," Kim said, his voice steady and controlled, "you've finally revealed yourself. I was beginning to wonder how long you'd stay hidden."
The demon's eyes narrowed, glowing with an otherworldly light.
