A roar of fury escaped Ayame's lips as she saw Ren fall. The image of her friend at the mercy of the Master of Shadows filled her with a cold rage and renewed determination. With a war cry, she attacked the hooded warriors with a ferocity that took them by surprise. Her movements were a whirlwind of steel, each strike precise and lethal.
Kiko, taking advantage of the warriors' distraction, activated a hidden mechanism at the base of the altar. Chains shot out from the walls, trapping several of the enemies and causing chaos in their ranks. Yumi, with unwavering concentration, summoned a powerful gale that swept through the chamber, throwing the warriors against the walls and into each other.Despite their bravery and skills, the three warriors were outnumbered. The forces of the Brotherhood of Shadows seemed inexhaustible. However, despair did not seize them. They knew that Ren and Aiko depended on them.Meanwhile, in the sanctuary, Ren struggled to regain consciousness. A sharp pain ran through his body, and his vision blurred. He vaguely heard the triumphant voice of the Master of Shadows."Your resistance has been admirable, young man," the Master said with barely concealed cruelty. "But it's over. Now, you will witness the birth of a new era of darkness."With a superhuman effort, Ren sat up. The image of Aiko, helpless before the Master of Shadows, filled him with a strength he thought he had lost. The amulet on his chest throbbed with renewed intensity, radiating a heat that ran through his veins."I won't let you," Ren growled hoarsely.The Master of Shadows turned to him, surprised by his sudden recovery. A mocking smile spread across his face."Do you still have the strength to resist? It's useless. Your fate is sealed."But Ren was no longer listening. His mind was focused on a single goal: to protect Aiko. With a cry that echoed throughout the cavern, he launched himself at the Master of Shadows, the amulet glowing with a blinding light.At that moment, in the circular chamber, Ayame felt a surge of energy coming from the sanctuary. A deep connection with Ren made her perceive his renewed determination, his unwavering strength."Ren!" she shouted with all her might, inspiring Kiko and Yumi to redouble their efforts.With savage fury, Ayame unleashed a series of relentless attacks, breaking through the warriors of the Brotherhood. Kiko, guided by a sudden intuition, discovered a weak point in the structure of the chamber. With a precise blow of her staff, she activated a hidden mechanism that caused a section of the ceiling to collapse, burying several enemies under the rubble. Yumi, taking advantage of the chaos, concentrated all her energy into a single devastating tornado that swept away the remaining warriors.Exhausted but victorious, the three friends made their way to the exit of the chamber, hoping to reunite with Ren and Aiko in the sanctuary. But the road was still long and dangerous, and the Master of Shadows remained a formidable threat.