As we stood there, trying to process the revelation about the demon, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We had been so focused on uncovering the secrets of the ancient ones that we had never considered the possibility of a demon being involved.
"What does this mean?" Sophia asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
I shook my head, unsure of how to answer. But then, the System spoke up.
_System Alert:_ The demon is a powerful entity that was awakened by the ancient ones. It is a being of pure energy, and it feeds on the life force of living creatures.
I felt a shiver run down my spine as I read the System's alert. A demon that fed on life force? That sounded like a nightmare come true.
Raven's eyes narrowed. "How do we stop it?"
I hesitated, unsure of how to answer. But then, the System spoke up again.
_System Alert:_ The demon can only be stopped by using the ancient artifacts. You must find the artifacts and use them to seal the demon away.
I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. We had to stop the demon, no matter what it took.
As we set out to find the ancient artifacts, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. We were dealing with forces beyond our understanding, and we didn't know what lay ahead.
But I was determined to see this through. I was determined to stop the demon and save the world.
_System Alert:_ You have gained a new quest: Find the ancient artifacts and seal the demon away.
I nodded, feeling a sense of purpose. We were on a mission, and we would see it through to the end.
As we journeyed through the ancient ruins, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and fear. What would we find? What would we face?
But I was ready for whatever lay ahead. I was ready to face the demon and save the world.
And then, just as we were about to turn a corner, I heard a faint whispering in my ear.
"Kae...Kae...you shouldn't be here."
I spun around, but there was no one there. The whisper seemed to be coming from all around me, echoing off the walls.
"Who's there?" I called out, my voice shaking slightly.
But there was no answer. The whispering stopped, and an eerie silence fell over the ruins.
I looked at Raven and Sophia, and saw that they were staring at me with concern.
"What's wrong?" Sophia asked.
I hesitated, unsure of how to explain. But then, I realized that I didn't need to explain. The System would do it for me.
_System Alert:_ You have been warned by an unknown entity. Be cautious, as danger is nearby.
I nodded, feeling a sense of unease. What did this mean? Who was warning us?
As we continued on our journey, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being watched. That unblinking eyes were trained on us from the shadows.
And then, just as we were about to turn another corner, I saw it. A dark, shadowy figure lurking in the distance.
It was watching us, and it didn't look friendly.