As the creature faltered, the portal behind them grew unstable, the vision of the peaceful world fading like a mirage. Adam knew his time was running out. He looked to Eldara, her eyes filled with a silent plea.
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Taking a deep breath, he made his choice. "I will not leave you," he declared, turning away from the allure of the peaceful dimension. "My place is here, with you, fighting for the future we all deserve."
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The creature, sensing the power shift, made one final, desperate attack. Adam met it with the full might of the Power Sword, the light exploding outwards in a blast of purifying energy. The creature dissipated into the void, the portal collapsing with a thunderous roar.
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The chamber grew still, the echoes of the battle fading away. Adam looked at his friends, their faces a mix of exhaustion and relief. The whispers of the sword had been silenced, its power now fully his to command.
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