Lirien, Arin, and Lyra fought with every ounce of strength they possessed, but the darkness seemed to have no end. King Ryker's power had grown exponentially, fueled by the ancient magic and his own ambition.
Just when it seemed like all was lost, Lirien remembered the words of the ancient prophecy: "In darkness lies the power to defeat it."
With newfound determination, Lirien reached deep within herself and tapped into the power of the Amulet. A blinding light erupted from her, illuminating the dark throne room and sending the shadows reeling.
Arin and Lyra took advantage of the reprieve, striking back at the darkness with renewed ferocity. Mira Shadowglow stumbled backward, her eyes momentarily blinded by the light.
King Ryker, however, would not be defeated so easily. With a snarl, he summoned a dark entity of immense power, a being born from the very essence of the Shadow Realm.
The entity towered over Lirien and her companions, its presence suffocating. But Lirien stood tall, the Amulet's power coursing through her veins...