Aric stood over the lifeless body of Ryan Chen, his former master, the essence of his soul now absorbed and the power surging through Aric's veins. The dark chamber was filled with a heavy silence, only broken by the slow, deliberate steps of Aric as he turned his gaze toward Jarod.
Jarod had witnessed everything. The sight of his master's soul being devoured by Aric was too much to bear. His heart pounded in his chest, a mixture of horror, fury, and sorrow swirling within him. His once steady resolve now threatened to shatter under the weight of what he had just seen.
"You monster!" Jarod's voice cracked, filled with raw emotion. "You devoured your own master's soul! You have no honor, no respect, no humanity!"
