As the dark orbs surged into Kali's body, a profound transformation began to take shape. The air thickened with energy, crackling as shadows coalesced around her form. Her feathers shimmered, absorbing the darkness surrounding her, and in an instant, the crow that Kaelen had known was consumed by a surge of power. Her wings expanded, and each of her feather was transforming into glimmering scales that reflected the cavern's crimson light.
With a deafening roar that echoed off the cavern walls, Kali released her full might. The sound was a primal force, vibrating through the very stone of the cavern, shaking loose rocks and sending dust swirling into the air. The bat creatures surrounding Kaelen's unconscious body screeched, momentarily stunned, their dark wings were faltering as they turned their attention to the source of the sound. The golem, too, paused in its relentless advance, its massive stone head was now swiveling toward the newly transformed dragon.
