The first gate materializes before them, a towering arch of blackened stone covered in ominous runes. Stepping through it, they are plunged into the World of Shadow. Instantly, the light around them dims, and an oppressive darkness cloaks the realm. Shadowy figures swirl in the corners of their vision, barely visible but undeniably present.
A deep voice echoes from the void. "You dare trespass in my domain?"
The Shadow God emerges from the darkness, a towering figure composed of swirling black mist and glowing red eyes. It moves effortlessly, blending into the shadows that cover the ground. Kento draws his sword, Rena readies her magic, and Liru prepares for a fight, but their attacks seem ineffective as the Shadow God manipulates the shadows, turning the environment against them.
"Kento, I can't see him!" Rena shouts as she dodges a strike that seems to come from everywhere at once.
Liru unleashes a flurry of magical blasts, but the shadows absorb the impact. The Shadow God toys with them, binding them with tendrils of darkness that sap their strength. Just as despair begins to creep in, Kento remembers something—the Blade of Seven Killers. With a surge of determination, he taps into the blade's power, illuminating the area in a blinding flash.
The light weakens the shadows, exposing the true form of the Shadow God. Kento strikes with precision, while Rena uses her magic to support him, amplifying the power of his sword. Liru unleashes one final, powerful blast that destabilizes the Shadow God's form.
With a scream, the Shadow God dissolves into the shadows from which it came. Exhausted but victorious, the trio stands ready to move on, knowing that this was only the beginning of their ordeal.
They step forward, bracing themselves for what the next gate may bring.