Bang!!
The last of the beast's mangled remains crumbled into a trail of withering mist as Kaelen pulled his Blade of Eternity from its chest. The beast's body disintegrated at his feet, collapsing in a hiss of fog and ash. The echo of battle still rang in the cavern air, but for now—it was quiet.
Kaelen exhaled, steam pouring from his mouth.
Eirana's voice broke the silence, sharp and hurried.
"Come! We need to get inside, quickly."
Kelvin gave a subtle nod, spinning his Scythe of the Abyss once before resting it against his shoulder.
"Right behind you."
The trio moved fast, Kaelen and Kelvin with blades still glowing, their senses on high alert. Eirana led them deeper through the broken stone path that curved through the cliffs and rocky protrusions. The stone markers, once beautifully etched with Nullcarver symbols, were scarred, defaced, and smeared in dried black mist.
Then came the sight that hit all three like a weight.
