Now the plot shifts to Finn who is fighting the Grimlott Gobbler, Finn is being cornered by a yellow liquid that is coming towards him. Finn quickly avoided the liquid, but he was still hit by splashes from the liquid that fell to the ground.
"Dang it! Why did it have to be me who got hit!" Said an angry Finn by opening his mouth.
"Don't give up Finn! You still have a 99% chance of succeeding... Or failing again." Leona said in a sarcastic tone.
"Shut it!"
The battle between them and the goblins could be said to be fierce, because of the liquid that could be shot from a distance, as well as the agile and clever movements of the goblins. Some people tried to attack them with magic, but they were still able to dodge.
Now shoot the dangerous liquid again. Several people tried to avoid the attack, and the aether which had been silent for a long time began to launch its attack which had been obtained when she had defeated her enemy in the dimension when she entered the portal.
And a black tentacle appeared that began to bind them, *Binding* magic that could bind the enemy with tentacles that were very tight and tight, more than ropes stacked 10x.
Leona was surprised by the attack, "Wow! What magic is that?"
But not only Leona, but other people were also shocked except Aiden who just glared at the Binding magic. Even though the situation was under control, there were a number of people here who were scared and some were gawking. A moment that should have been tense, now becomes silence filled with questions and suspicion.
Aether saw their suspicious and frightened behavior and could only surrender. He tried to call Aetherius to calm his heart, but the voice in Aether's heart which usually calmed him also fell silent. "Aetherius? Why....."
An awkward moment enveloped them and now someone else was trying to get away into the Aether. "That...it's dark magic." Said the person in the team.
Aether who heard these words was stunned, "magic... Darkness. What do you mean?"
Beatrice, who had been watching, tried to interrupt the conversation. "No way, aether definitely doesn't have darkness magic."
Here, apart from the magic that has been shown previously, dark magic is magic in the form of wisps of darkness and black smoke that deafens the ears and eyes. Usually this magic is only possessed by someone who has a soul full of revenge for trauma and wants to dominate his evil desires to conquer him. But, even though dark magic is seen as bad for the general public, it is actually a form of resentment towards those who are hurt. There are even a few people who managed to get out of the control of this magic, but they are still considered as bringers of disaster and disabled people.
"Magic... Darkness... No... no..." Said Aether, who was holding her head as if it was almost driving him crazy.
Beatrice then started to move closer to Aether to try to calm her down, but in the midst of this situation Aiden shouted in a very loud voice. "Shut up!!! Shut up all of you, look! You are making the magic weaken."
Beatrice then started to move closer to Aether to try to calm him down, but in the midst of this situation Aiden shouted in a very loud voice. "Shut up!!! Shut up all of you, look! You are making the magic weaken."
Aiden then spoke with a scream that almost made his voice hoarse, "You can only make the situation worse! Even if you think she is a monster.... Reflect on yourself, on the people who have helped you!"
Everyone was silent for a moment and the atmosphere became silent. Some people were scared and worried, others were on guard as if they were ready to kill Aether. Here Aiden tries to solve this problem.
Everyone was silent for a moment and the atmosphere became silent. Some people were scared and worried, others were on guard as if they were ready to kill Aether. Here Aiden tries to solve this problem
Aether's breathing was ragged, her thoughts a whirlwind of denial and confusion. The weight of their stares pressed on her like a mountain. Her trembling fingers gripped the edge of her cloak as she muttered, "I don't have... dark magic... I can't..."
Aiden stepped closer, his eyes burning with resolve. "Enough of this nonsense!" His voice cut through the silence like a blade. "We're fighting for survival here. If we let paranoia tear us apart, we'll all fall!"
Leona hesitated, the usual sharpness in her tone softening. "He's right. Whether it's dark magic or not, it doesn't matter right now. Aether just saved our lives."
The others exchanged uncertain glances, their fear wavering. Some nodded reluctantly, lowering their weapons. But one man, his face twisted with fear and anger, stepped forward. "And what if she turns on us? What if that magic takes control? We've all heard the stories—"
"That's enough!" Aiden roared, his voice echoing through the battlefield. "If you're so afraid, then step aside. We don't need cowards here."
The man faltered, his hand clutching the hilt of his sword before retreating back into the group.
Meanwhile, Finn, still dodging the Grimlott Gobbler's acidic sprays, shouted, "Hey! If you're done with your little drama session, a little help over here would be nice!"
The monster roared, its bulbous body quivering as it prepared to unleash another wave of its corrosive liquid. Aether clenched her fists, her mind racing. She couldn't let this fear define her—she wouldn't. Summoning her courage, she raised her hands, the black tentacles of her Binding magic surging forth once more.
The tentacles snaked toward the Grimlott Gobbler, weaving through the air with a terrifying precision. The creature screeched as they wrapped around its limbs, pulling it down to the ground. Finn took the opportunity to leap forward, his blade gleaming with enchanted light.
"Let's see how you like this!" he yelled, driving his weapon into the creature's core. The Grimlott Gobbler shrieked, its body convulsing as the magic-infused blade tore through it.
As the monster dissolved into a pool of harmless liquid, the group let out a collective sigh of relief. But the tension remained thick in the air.
Aether turned to the others, her voice trembling but firm. "I don't know why this magic chose me, but I swear—I'll control it. I'll prove to all of you that I'm not a monster."
Beatrice stepped beside her, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "We believe in you, Aether. Don't let their doubts consume you."
Leona crossed her arms, her usual smirk returning. "Well, that was dramatic. But hey, at least the big ugly's gone."
Aiden sighed, his shoulders relaxing slightly. "Let's move out before anything else decides to show up. This place is still crawling with danger."
The group began to regroup, but Aether lingered for a moment, staring at her hands. The black wisps of magic still swirled faintly around her fingers, a reminder of the power she didn't fully understand.
In her heart, a quiet resolve began to take shape. She would master this magic, no matter what it took.