"You see, your efforts were in vain. The Demon King's Castle will rise, and this tower will be its foundation. But before that happens…" He paused, his smile growing even more sinister. "Amberine, how about joining us? You've shown remarkable power and potential. Why waste it fighting a losing battle?"
Amberine stiffened, her mind reeling from the offer. She glanced at Elara and Maris, both of whom were staring at Ciril with a mixture of fear and disbelief. Could he be serious? After everything they had been through, he was offering them a chance to join the very force that was threatening to destroy everything they held dear?
