The chamber erupted into chaos as the crystalline nexus pulsed with an otherworldly energy, casting erratic, blinding bursts of light across the walls. The symbols surrounding the room glowed fiercely, their patterns shifting as if alive. The ground trembled beneath their feet, threatening to unbalance even the steadiest stance.
Dorian stood at the center of it all, his presence commanding and unyielding. The smirk that played across his lips only fueled the fire of anger in Adira's chest. He extended his hands, and the nexus responded, its hum growing into a deafening roar.
"Do you feel it?" Dorian shouted, his voice cutting through the din. "This is the power you'll never understand, never wield!"
Adira tightened her grip on her blade, her knuckles whitening. "We'll see about that."
Kael stepped up beside her, his eyes locked on Dorian with a deadly calm. "This ends here."
