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Chapter 39: Veil of Deception
Cassia's heart pounded as she strained her senses, trying to pierce through the darkness that enveloped them like a suffocating shroud.
"What do you mean, something?" Elysia's voice quivered with a mixture of fear and determination.
Ezra's spectral form flickered, struggling to maintain its ethereal presence amidst the encroaching shadows. "There are ancient entities at work here," he explained, his voice barely audible over the howling wind. "Beings that seek to harness the power of the abyss."
Malachi's grip tightened on his sword, his muscles tensed for the impending confrontation. "We cannot allow them to succeed," he growled, his voice a low rumble in the darkness.
Cassia raised her staff higher, its faint glow pulsing with her determination. "Then let us stand firm and face them head-on," she declared, her voice ringing with conviction.
Suddenly, a deep, guttural growl echoed through the cavern, sending shivers down their spines.
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