Episode 60: Blood and Shadows
The crew pushes open the gates and enters the chief's house. The smell of blood hits them immediately, a sickening stench that turns their stomachs. The walls are stained with blood, and the floor is littered with the bodies of villagers—victims of Daikan's horrific rituals. The sight is enough to make anyone falter, but Venus presses on, his determination burning brighter than ever.
They move cautiously through the house, the silence oppressive. Every creak of the floorboards, every drip of blood seems magnified in the stillness. Finally, they reach the main chamber, where Daikan awaits them. He's a tall, imposing figure with a cruel, twisted smile. His eyes gleam with a dark, unnatural light, and as they approach, he begins to transform.
Daikan's body twists and contorts, growing larger and more grotesque. His skin darkens, and horns sprout from his head. He becomes a demon-human hybrid, radiating a terrifying power. The crew readies themselves for battle, but before they can act, Daikan unleashes a wave of dark energy, slamming them into the walls. The sheer force of his power is overwhelming, and for a moment, it seems like all hope is lost.