Paltio had managed to escape the spirits and specters that were chasing him, crossing a red door surrounded by turquoise flames. However, what he didn’t know was that the worst was about to begin.Inside the room, the flames began to dance in the center, slowly spinning until they formed a column of fire that ascended to the triangular ceiling. Suddenly, an enormous skull, engulfed in those turquoise flames, emerged before him. The imposing figure only reached waist height, but its presence was overwhelming. In its right hand, it wielded a colossal sword, its blade glowing with a lethal brilliance."Prepare to die," said the flaming skull in a voice that resonated like thunder in the room. "No one enters my domain without my invitation."Paltio felt his body momentarily freeze. Fear overwhelmed him, making him want to scream or faint on the spot. However, the will to survive was stronger. With effort, he positioned himself in front of the entity, trying to remain steady despite his tr

Rykaru and Lucca slowly emerged from a deep slumber, awakening in a strange yet cozy place. All around them, everything seemed to be made of giant snails that formed soft, comfortable beds, as if designed for perfect rest."What is this place?" asked Rykaru, observing curiously as he rose from one of the "beds.""It seems to be some kind of paradise for sleeping," replied Lucca, rubbing his eyes. "The last thing I remember is that guy opening something that swallowed us... and now we're here.""Yeah, it seems like a dreamlike place," added Rykaru, though his tone carried a hint of unease.Suddenly, an eerie voice echoed in the air, laced with mockery and disdain:"Well, well... You’re finally awake, my guests. Welcome to my domain," said Solz, materializing before them enveloped in shadows.The tranquil atmosphere changed abruptly. The warm light was replaced by a dense, oppressive darkness that seemed to devour any trace of hope."This place is a warm refuge for those who behave well

"That girl has such an emotional attachment… A connection with her family," Lusta murmured as she observed Lukeandria from afar, who was still trapped in her nostalgic illusion. "Perhaps they all died, and that’s why she’s immersed in nostalgia. How interesting... That intense desire is exactly what I like most: ‘nostalgia.’"Lusta smiled with satisfaction, though slightly frustrated."Of course, it ranks below sexual pleasures, but this girl has none of those… Which is why the rose hasn’t fully bloomed yet. I’ll have to dig deeper and create the right scenes for my flower to blossom completely so I can feed on her."With a malicious laugh, Lusta lashed out her whip-like arms toward Lume, attacking him mercilessly as their battle continued.Meanwhile, in Lukeandria’s mind, something began to change. A kind of root sprouted from the ceiling and slowly entered each of her ears. The young woman remained submerged in her longing to be with her family, yearning for those days when they wer

Rageret rose to his feet after taking the full force of Ron's kick, which seemed imbued with an unrelenting strength. The man spat out blood, wiping his lip with rough urgency. Then, he grinned at Ron and Chiki, who at that moment was struggling to get up after enduring a devastating beating."Alright," Rageret said in a deep, mocking tone, "if you’re so insistent on continuing this fight, I’ll give you something far stronger. Don’t come crying later that I didn’t try to go easy on you… but just looking at the two of you stirs up pure rage within me." A deafening roar erupted from his throat, as though a furious lion was bellowing through him. The sound reverberated throughout the space, reaching every corner with its primal intensity.When the echo of the roar faded, Rageret swung his fists toward them with inhuman ferocity. But this time, something different happened: his punches took on a life of their own. From his fists emerged scarlet beasts, materializing into ethereal lions wh

"Alright, since you drew that blue-marked card, it’s my turn," Greedo said as he picked up a card from the deck. "Oh! How nice! I got the green-marked card," he announced with feigned surprise. Without missing a beat, he drew another: "Excellent! Another green one.""Hey! You’re cheating!" Eveldow shouted, enraged as he watched Greedo amass cards with the green symbol relentlessly."I don’t think so," Greedo replied calmly, smirking with smug satisfaction as he drew yet another card. "It’s just that you’re a sore loser… and unlucky.""It’s a blatant deception!" Eveldow protested, his voice heavy with frustration. His gaze was fixed on the deck, as if hoping to uncover some hidden trick."Well, if you’re so insistent on checking for foul play, take a card," Greedo said, extending the deck toward Eveldow. He took it distrustfully, and to his dismay, drew yet another card that reversed the course of the game."You see, Mr. Eveldow, I’m not cheating," Greedo said with a triumphant smile.