The forest seemed almost serene after the battle with the Abyssal Guardian. Birds chirped hesitantly, their songs breaking the eerie silence that had blanketed the woods for far too long. Victor walked confidently, his boots crunching on the newly revitalized soil. The system's latest notifications lingered in his mind as he processed his growing arsenal of skills.
*"Skill: Rift Suppression. Description: Allows the user to stabilize minor rifts or suppress Abyssal energies temporarily. Energy consumption: Moderate."*
Elyra floated beside him, her spectral form shimmering faintly. "That new skill of yours will come in handy. But don't grow overconfident—there are forces beyond even the Abyss lurking in this world."
Victor raised an eyebrow. "Forces beyond the Abyss? Great, because I was worried this adventure was getting too easy."
