As Cruzer ventured deeper into the passage leading to the tenth floor, the shadows continued to evolve, their forms becoming more distinct and their movements more aggressive. The air grew colder, and the oppressive darkness seemed to press in on him from all sides. He could feel the malevolence in the atmosphere, an ominous sign that the true battle was drawing near.
The first of the new wave of shadows emerged from the darkness, their forms twisted and grotesque. These were no longer simple humanoid or animal shapes; they had become abominations, amalgamations of various creatures, with limbs and appendages that defied logic. Cruzer could sense the increased danger and adjusted his stance, ready to face this new threat.
