Chapter 22: Revenge

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Now that the Dark Man had absorbed Lila's essence, his form began to transform, revealing his once-concealed body and face with startling clarity. His Blue eyes glowed even more intensely but his face revealed somewhat of a young man's features. Striking lines and clear shapes making him even more striking.

As I cradled the weight of Tommy's pain, something within me shifted

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As I cradled the weight of Tommy's pain, something within me shifted. There was a power deep inside, one I had never acknowledged or perhaps had never known was there. A dormant strength that surged to the forefront, rising like a fierce storm. I felt a pull, an ancient energy beckoning me. And in that heart-wrenching moment, the seal broke, releasing a flood of primordial magic.

My eyes, which once danced between shades of blue, blazed a brilliant silver. An ethereal light surrounded me, casting the ballroom in a glow of celestial luminance. I felt weightless, every fiber of my being vibrating with this newfound strength.

Nemona's voice, tinged with awe, resonated in my mind. "Arria, that is the power of the Celestial Guardians! How is this possible?"

"I don't know," I replied, my voice echoing with a newfound depth, "but I will not let Lila's death be in vain."

The dark man sneered, a grotesque smile curving his lips. "What do you hope to achieve, child? You think you can challenge me?"

In response, I channeled my newfound power, weaving the raw energy into strands of pure light. The magic felt different, more potent than anything I'd wielded before. It was not just elemental, but foundational, drawing upon the very fabric of the universe.

Seeing my determination, Nemona stepped forward, her ethereal form merging with my radiant aura. We became a unified force, our combined powers amplifying each other. A brilliant vortex of energy spiraled around us, our magics intertwining – the ethereal connection of spirits combined with the raw force of celestial guardianship.

"You may have Lila's essence, but you will never claim this world," I proclaimed.

Our first combined assault was a cascade of luminous tendrils, each seeking the dark man. He retaliated with torrents of shadow, attempting to smother our light, but each tendril of darkness was rebuffed, consumed by our power.

He howled in frustration, summoning spikes of obsidian energy, launching them at us. I responded instinctively, crafting barriers of shimmering light that dissolved his attacks upon contact.

The room transformed into a battleground of contrast — radiant beams clashing against the consuming void, a symphony of light and shadow.

Nemona's voice melded with mine as we chanted an incantation, our words weaving an intricate tapestry of magic. "*Syl'ethar malon ari, Celestia lumino vi!*"

The room was flooded with blinding light. And when it receded, the dark man was on his knees, weakened but not defeated. His eyes, still filled with malevolence, met mine.

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