The Grove was alive with energy as twilight descended over its ancient trees. Pyris Obsidian moved silently through the forest, the air thick with tension. It had been days since his last encounter with Selene Serenova, and though their paths had crossed briefly, her presence had lingered in his mind.
She wasn't just another powerful individual—there was something about her, a mystery that Pyris couldn't quite unravel.
Tonight, however, his focus was elsewhere. The Grove had changed, a darker energy spreading through the trees, a primal force lurking in the shadows. Pyris could feel it—something immense, something dangerous, was waiting for him.
He pushed deeper into the forest until the air grew still. Then, he saw it.
