Emily stood in the silence of the sanctuary, the weight of the figure's words pressing down on her. The cold air felt heavier, the magic surrounding her more oppressive than ever. The man's offer—to embrace the Abyss in order to defeat Kallan—hung in the air like a challenge, daring her to make a choice she knew could change everything.
Mira was the first to speak, her voice barely above a whisper. "Emily, we can't trust him. This can't be the only way."
Emily swallowed, her thoughts in turmoil. She had been running from the Abyss for so long, refusing to accept its pull, but deep down, she knew the figure was right. The power Kallan wielded wasn't something she could fight with her own magic alone. His connection to the Abyss had made him nearly unstoppable, and if she didn't find a way to match him, they would lose everything.
