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Chapter 21 - Epilogue

Epilogue

Johanna's POV

I kneel, surrounded by darkness. Regret consumes me.

Why did I trust Azazela?

The witch's betrayal sealed my fate.

I grasp my sword, resolve hardened.

Better to end my life than surrender to Azazela.

With a deep breath, I raise the blade.

"Farewell, Troy..."

Azazela's POV

Rage burns within me.

Johanna's suicide foils my plan.

Centuries of manipulation, wasted.

That foolish mortal!

I storm toward Johanna's lifeless body.

"No! You can't defy me!"

Third-Person POV

Troy returns, his heart heavy with foreboding.

As he approaches Johanna's lifeless form, anguish overwhelms him.

"No...Johanna!"

Azazela's cackle echoes.

Troy's gaze locks onto the witch.

With a fierce battle cry, Troy charges.

Azazela summons dark magic, but Troy's determination proves stronger.

His sword slices through Azazela's defenses.

The witch falls, defeated.

Troy stands victorious, yet shattered.

He cradles Johanna's body, tears streaming.

"Why did you leave me?" he whispers.

In the silence, Troy vows to honor Johanna's memory.

Her sacrifice will never be forgotten.

The End