Upon returning to Prime Earth, they discovered that a shard of the Dark Mage's soul had lodged itself within Cringer during the final confrontation. The creature's eyes glowed with an eerie light, the whispers of temptation now a deafening roar. The bond between Adam and Cringer was frayed, the whispers of fate a stark reminder of the corruption that still lurked within.
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Teela and Duncan watched with trepidation as Adam struggled with the creature's newfound malice. The whispers grew faint, the prophecy's whispers a mournful tune, as they faced the possibility of losing a cherished ally. The decision to save Cringer or purge the remaining darkness weighed heavily on their hearts.
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