The red-eyed creature stepped back, as if disturbed by the power emanating from within Kevin. Its malicious laughter weakened, and the figure that once seemed so threatening now appeared shaky, as if threatened by something inexplicable.
"What is this?!" the creature snarled, its previously confident voice now wavering. "How can you possess this power?!"
Kevin remained silent, refusing to be drawn into the creature's provocation. He knew that the only way to save Cassie was to keep moving forward. There was no time for doubt. With every step he took, his resolve grew stronger, and with each step, the shadows surrounding him began to fade, pushed away by the light from within him.
