"Too many!" Dren shouted, slicing through two more. "But we don't have a choice. We hold them off until Myne finishes!"
A massive creature burst through the wall, its body covered in thick armor, its eyes burning with crimson light. It charged toward them with terrifying speed.
Rick barely dodged its first strike. "Oh, come on!"
Dren raised his sword, but before he could strike, Myne unleashed a torrent of blue flames that engulfed the beast, reducing it to molten slag.
"I'm almost done!" Myne called out. "Just hold on a little longer!"
Back with Aiden…
He finally reached the massive double doors that led to the throne room. Their black surface shimmered with strange runes, and the air around them crackled with dark energy.
Aiden placed his hand on the door, and his eyes flashed. Akashic Insight activated, unraveling the complex layers of protection. He smirked. "Child's play." With a wave of his hand, the seals disintegrated.
