Although the radiance was so intense that James could not truly see her, he remembered that this was the feeling the Goddess gave him. He glanced at the figure with love, seemingly lost in her grace.
However, it was at this point that night suddenly fell. The once serene pond turned into a churning, black abyss, and from its depths, a colossal snake emerged, its scales gleaming like polished obsidian, eyes glowing with malevolent fire. The sight was horrifying, an unholy blend of darkness and terror.
The snake moved with a terrifying grace, its massive coils undulating with a sinister rhythm. As it rose higher, its maw opened wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp fangs dripping with venom. The air around it crackled with dark energy, a palpable sense of dread enveloping everything. James's heart pounded as he watched, paralyzed with fear.
