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Chapter 67 - Revenge Amidst Shadow

In the shadow of the great walls of Forjgris, tragedy and heroism intertwined. The sudden appearance of the putrid demon commander, unleashing terror among those seeking refuge and prosperity within the citadel, marked the beginning of a confrontation fraught with desperation and revenge.

Amidst the chaos, a singular figure emerged with unyielding determination: Elren, the elf bearing twin swords, whose presence in Forjgris had been but a whisper in the shadows of the great wall. The massacre perpetrated by the putrid demon was not merely an act of violence to him; it was the painful echo of a deep personal loss. His elite knights, the bravest and most loyal who had sworn to protect the realms alongside him, had fallen to this very demon in a past battle. The pain of those losses had not waned with time; on the contrary, it had transformed into a thirst for vengeance that now marked every step of Elren's approach to the demon.

While the dwarf guards and citizens struggled to regroup, Elren made his way through the chaotic crowd, with a lethal grace that only a master swordsman could exhibit. His movements were not impulsive; every step, every dodge, every strike was the result of years of training and a pain that sharpened his focus.

The confrontation that unfolded between Elren and the demon was a whirlwind of steel and shadows. The demon's daggers, swift and deadly, found a rival in the twin swords of the elf, which sliced through the air with devastating precision. This was no ordinary combat; it was a macabre dance where each blow carried the weight of memories and the longing for justice.

The dwarves, witnessing this struggle, did not lag behind. Inspired by Elren's courage, they organized their ranks, wielding their weapons with renewed vigor. They knew that this confrontation was crucial not only for the security of Forjgris but for the soul of a warrior who battled his own ghosts.

The battle reached its climax when Elren, channeling the pain of his losses into a desperate yet calculated attack, managed to deliver a critical blow to the demon. The wound, inflicted with a precision that only the sharpest pain could hone, marked the beginning of the end for the putrid commander.

After receiving a critical blow from Elren, the demon, far from showing signs of defeat, burst into a sinister laugh. The monster's face, now marked by a deep gash, twisted into a smirk of satisfaction and challenge. "It seems I'll have to get serious," he uttered with a blood-chilling voice, as a dark and abominable power began to emanate from his being. Surrounded by a dense aura, composed of countless buzzing flies, the demon revealed his true power, a force that made his previous prowess seem insignificant.

Before Elren or any of the dwarves could react, the demon unleashed his wrath with supernatural speed. "So that they don't get in our way in our combat," he whispered, as with a quick and precise movement, he massacred the dwarves who had intervened in the battle. This action was so swift that Elren, despite his skill and agility, could neither see nor stop the slaughter.

With the dwarves fallen and the battlefield empty, the putrid demon fixed his gaze on Elren. "Now we are alone. Make me enjoy more, memories like this wound," he said, touching the cut that the elf had inflicted on him, a reminder of the mortality they both shared.

Elren, now confronted not only with the loss of his dwarf allies but also with an enemy who showed his true and terrifying nature, understood the magnitude of the challenge ahead. The battle had ceased to be simply for revenge; it had transformed into a desperate struggle for survival and justice.

With determination strengthened by pain and loss, Elren prepared to face the demon once again, this time aware of the abysmal darkness he faced. The air was filled with palpable tension as both adversaries measured each other, knowing that the combat about to unfold would be even more brutal and decisive than any previous confrontation.