The ground trembled beneath their feet, a slow, rhythmic pounding that reverberated through the air like the heartbeat of the earth itself.
The air grew thick, carrying the scent of dust, ash, and decay. Each vibration sent loose debris tumbling from the cracked buildings, creating soft echoes that seemed to stretch endlessly through the ruins.
Leo and Ves stood frozen, their gazes locked on the towering figure that loomed in the distance.
The beast let out a guttural growl, its red eyes scanning the ruined buildings. For a moment, it seemed to lock onto them—but then it turned away, uninterested.
The beast—a colossal titan of shadow and destruction—moved with slow steps that looks like the movements of a grim reaper for anyone looking at it. Each of its steps shook the foundation of the city.
Its obsidian-black scales shimmered under the dim light, absorbing the sun's rays and making it appear as though it was part of the darkness itself.
