The larger Shadowbane loomed in the distance, its dark silhouette towering over the battlefield like a harbinger of doom. Marcus's heart raced as he locked eyes with the creature, feeling an unsettling chill run down his spine. It was different from the others—more powerful, more sinister. This was the leader, and Marcus knew they had to confront it to end the chaos enveloping Evershade Village.
"Lyra! Kira!" he shouted over the clamor of battle, his voice strained but resolute. "We need to take down that one! It's the source of their strength!"
"On it!" Kira replied, nocking another arrow, her gaze steely with determination. Lyra focused her magic, gathering a radiant aura around her hands. The villagers fought valiantly around them, pushing back against the waves of dark figures, but Marcus knew they needed to confront the leader to truly turn the tide.
