The clash of light and dark erupted in the heart of the fortress, a radiant explosion of energy that lit up the chamber. The Dark Seer's laughter faltered as he realized the force of their combined power.
As the light enveloped him, the shadows around him began to dissipate, revealing the true nature of his form—a mere mortal, twisted by his own desires for power.
"No! This cannot be!" he screamed, his voice filled with rage and desperation as the light consumed him.
Lyra and Kaelith stood firm, their magic intertwined, pushing against the darkness until it shattered like glass, scattering into the ether.
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