Mark glanced back at Lilith and his still-possessed sister."Can I count on you to hold her for a little while, Lily?" he asked. He knew full well that in this state, Rita was nearly impossible to handle. Yet Lilith—ever the faithful partner, terrified of disappointing him—stood tall, her fingers gently tracing the red marks on her throat where Rita had choked her."Sure... leave it to me!" Lilith glared daggers at the thrashing girl. "I'll make sure to pay her back for choking me."Mark smiled, feeling a surge of relief. "I'm counting on you!"Turning back toward the shrine, he charged up the weathered stone steps. The closer he got to the main sanctuary, the thicker and more suffocating the ambient aura became.*Whoever this System User is, they're terrifyingly strong!*Mark slammed the heavy wooden doors open, stepping firmly onto the dark, polished floorboards with his weapon drawn. The interior was dimly lit by flickering candles, quiet and serene."Alright! Whoever you are, I ne