Silas clung to Del's hand with unwavering determination, his teeth sunk deep into the demon's flesh. As his consciousness teetered on the brink, he summoned every ounce of willpower to activate Soul Siphon. Suddenly, a surge of energy coursed through him, and he felt the essence of Del's soul flowing into his being.
[Soul essence detected. Soul bar added to your stats screen.]
The system's notification flashed in Silas's mind, confirming that his desperate gambit had worked. A newfound strength began to build within him, even as Del redoubled his efforts to shake him off.
The demon lord's fist crashed into Silas repeatedly, each blow powerful enough to shatter stone. Yet Silas held fast, his regenerative abilities working overtime to keep him conscious and his jaw locked. Del's frustration mounted as he kicked and thrashed, trying to dislodge his unwanted passenger.