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The Fourth Node Awakens
Twilight bled across the horizon, painting the Draconis Realm in hues of gold and crimson. Sadi, Surtr resting lightly against his shoulder, advanced with Avil and Nikita. The forest surrounding the third node had returned to calm, but an uneasy tension lingered in the air. The whispers of the previous node echoed faintly in Sadi’s mind, a subtle reminder that the seal was cracking, and Damon’s influence was spreading faster than anticipated.“The fourth node,” Sadi said, his voice low but resolute. “It’s in the Eastern Veil, hidden beneath the Shadow Peaks. If the legends are true, it’s the node most sensitive to corruption. One touch from Damon, and it will turn entirely.”Avil’s grip tightened around her blades. “Then we better not waste any time. How far is it?”“Three days’ travel if we avoid patrols,” Sadi replied, scanning the horizon. The shadows seemed restless, curling unnaturally along the ground as if sensing their intent. “But Damon already knows we’re coming. He won’t ma
Whispers of the Broken Seal
The forest around the reclaimed node lay quiet, but Sadi could feel the pulse of its energy lingering, humming in the air like a living heartbeat. Shadows, once wild and untamed, now flowed calmly around the Leviathan, curling and dissolving as if acknowledging his control. The victory was temporary, he knew. Damon’s influence was vast, and the nodes were only the beginning.Sadi crouched beside the pulsing orb, Surtr resting across his shoulder, flames subdued but alive. “The nodes aren’t just sources of power,” he murmured. “They’re connected… woven into the very fabric of the realms. If Damon controls one, he can influence them all.”Avil wiped sweat from her brow, leaning on her dual blades. “Then what we’ve done here… it’s only a delay. He’ll retaliate.”Nikita adjusted her water shield, eyes scanning the dim forest. “And he won’t act alone. These shadows are his scouts. They’ll learn from our moves. If he wants to manipulate the next node, he’ll be ready.”Sadi’s fingers tighten
The Heart of Shadows
The forest around the third node seemed to pulse with a heartbeat of its own, shadows writhing like living snakes. Every step Sadi took echoed in the silence between the bursts of energy, and Surtr’s flames coiled along his arm as if sensing the growing danger. The Leviathan crouched beside him, its massive eyes scanning the shifting darkness, muscles tensed like coiled springs.Sadi’s heart pounded. This isn’t just a node, he thought. It’s a trap, and Damon’s fingerprints are all over it. The energy radiating from the node wasn’t natural—it carried intent, malice, and intelligence. Every movement of the shadow beasts seemed calculated, like they could predict the trio’s next steps.“Keep your focus,” Sadi instructed, voice calm but firm. “They’re testing our limits. If we falter even for a second, the node will overwhelm us.”Avil nodded, tightening her grip on her dual blades. “I can feel it, Sadi. The shadows… they’re alive. Almost as if they’re watching us.”Nikita raised her wate
The Third Node Awakens
The forest around them grew darker as they approached the third node. The shadows that lingered in the air felt thicker, almost tangible, pressing against their senses like an invisible weight. Sadi could feel Surtr thrumming in his hands, fire licking along the blade, shadows writhing as if alive. Each pulse of the sword resonated with the Nexus, giving him a faint whisper of what lay ahead.“We’re close,” Sadi said, his voice calm but resolute. “The energy here… it’s different. Stronger.”Avil tightened her grip on her blades, scanning the surroundings. “I feel it too. It’s almost like the forest itself knows we’re coming. Like it’s preparing for a fight that isn’t just with us, but with everything we’ve faced before.”Nikita formed her water shield, eyes glowing softly. “Stay focused. We can’t let the illusions or the beasts distract us. Remember, the first two nodes were just a warm-up. This one… feels alive in a way that’s different.”Sadi nodded. The Leviathan coiled beside them
Shadows Within the Nexus
The calm after the destruction of the second node was brief. Sadi, Avil, and Nikita stood among shattered remnants of black crystal and twisted roots, their breaths heavy, hearts pounding. The forest seemed quieter now, yet the shadows lingered unnaturally long, as if the darkness itself was watching, calculating, waiting.Sadi lowered Surtr, flames still flickering along its blade, shadows curling around his arm like protective armor. “We can’t stay here,” he said. His eyes scanned the horizon, noting the unnatural stillness of the trees. “Something’s wrong. The runes… they’re not gone. They’re moving. Shifting.”Avil’s grip on her blades tightened. “It’s like the forest itself is alive. We destroyed the node, but its energy isn’t gone—it’s reorganizing. Feeding from somewhere else.” She shivered, sensing a presence that didn’t belong to this plane.Nikita’s eyes glowed as she channeled water magic, forming protective spheres around them. “I can feel it too,” she said. “It’s adapting
The Second Node
The forest beyond the first Nexus node felt even darker. The air was thick with a residue of corruption, a scent of iron and decay that made Avil gag slightly. Shadows slithered along the ground like living smoke, retreating when the trio advanced, only to reappear in new, twisted shapes.Sadi tightened his grip on Surtr. The fire sword hummed faintly, its pulse syncing with the Leviathan’s low growl. “Stay alert,” he warned. “This node will not be as easy as the first. The Nexus will fight harder.”Nikita’s hands glowed with water magic, forming protective barriers around them. “I can feel it,” she said, her voice tense. “It’s… watching us. Testing us.”Avil’s eyes darted across the dim forest. “It’s learning. Every attack we make, it adapts. If we hesitate for even a second, we’ll be overwhelmed.”The path ahead twisted unnaturally, leading them to a clearing. At its center floated a black crystal, jagged and pulsating with sickly green light. Runes carved into its surface glimmered
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