CHAPTER 30- DARK SOUL

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Nacht's heart raced with excitement as he ventured deeper into the forbidden forest, the perfect sanctuary to hone his newfound abilities in devil union.

The dense canopy overhead cast eerie shadows, but Nacht welcomed the challenge, relishing the opportunity to push the boundaries of his magic.

Yet, amidst the thrill of exploration, a nagging sense of unease prickled at the back of Nacht's mind. A feeling of being watched, of unseen eyes tracking his every move, tugged at his senses.

He initially dismisses it as mere paranoia, Nacht continued his journey. But as he delved deeper into the heart of the forest, the sensation of being followed intensified, a persistent presence dogging his steps like a shadow.

Frowning, Nacht paused, his senses on high alert as he scanned the surrounding foliage for any sign of movement.

A flicker of movement caught his eye, and without hesitation, Nacht melded into his shadows magic, concealing himself from view. He waited, muscles tense and ready for whatever threat lurked in the darkness.

Minutes stretched into eternity before the source of his unease materialized - a cloaked figure, stealthy and silent, moving with purpose through the underbrush. Adrenaline surged through Nacht's veins as he readied himself to confront the intruder, his grip tightening on the hilt of his knife.

As the figure drew near, Nacht pounced, emerging from the shadows with lethal precision, he poised a blade at the intruder's throat. His demand hung in the air, tension crackling between them as Nacht awaited an answer.

"Who the fuck are you?" Nacht demanded, his voice full of menace as the adrenaline in his body coursing through his veins.

The cloaked figure chuckled darkly, the flames dancing ominously around him.

"That is of no concern to you, boy. What matters is whether you have the answers I seek."

To his surprise, the intruder unfazed by his threat. With a flourish of dark magic, he retaliated, sending tendrils of black flame surging towards Nacht with deadly intent.

Nacht's smirk widened, a glint of defiance in his eyes. He stood his ground, unyielding despite the imminent danger.

"And what if I don't feel like sharing?"

The figure's laughter turned icy, his eyes narrowing in a predatory glare.

"Then you leave me no choice but to reduce you to ashes, slowly and painfully."

Nacht's grin remained firmly in place, his confidence unshaken.

"You can try."

His enemy opened his grimoire. Nacht glanced at it shortly when he noticed that the symbol of it does not belong from the Clover Kingdom but from the Spade Kingdom.

" You seem to be an intruder who trespasses in our kingdom.- Nacht told him.

The figure unleashed a torrent of infernal flames, engulfing Nacht in a fiery onslaught. But Nacht was prepared for his own magic surging to meet the challenge as he danced through the flames with the grace of a seasoned warrior.

" Tell me boy! Do you know a woman who was not from around here. I found out that she seeks refuge in here. She has this valuable magic item that we need and her power is essential in our plan.

" Why not try to defeat me and make me tell you the answer before I die" Nacht answer provokingly.

" You really wanted to meet your end, Boy!." The stranger unlocked his full power ready to attack him.

He used his ordinary shadow magic to fight him. But as he continue to battle him he felt a different mana emerged from him.

" Devils power sixty percent. Now you will die"- The stranger uttered the word before attacking him with a huge dragon black flame.

As the stranger unleashed his full power, Nacht felt the oppressive weight of dark magic bearing down upon him. With a surge of determination, he focused his energy, tapping into the depths of his own abilities.

"Devil's power, unite mode: Felis!" Nacht commanded, his voice ringing out with authority as a surge of energy enveloped him, transforming him into a formidable force of nature.

With newfound strength coursing through his veins, Nacht dodged the onslaught of black flames with the agility of a wolf on the hunt. His movements were fluid and precise, every step calculated to evade his opponent's attacks.

The stranger's eyes widened in disbelief as he saw him use a devil's power as well.

Nacht deftly evaded his assaults, his own confidence wavering in the face of Nacht's unleashed power. But Nacht showed no mercy, pressing the advantage with relentless ferocity.

"How did you acquire that power? Just who the hell are you?." The stranger asked him trembling.

" Who knows!"- Nacht respond coldly.

With a swift motion, Nacht lunged forward, his claws extended like razor-sharp blades on his neck. The air crackled with tension as he closed the distance between them, his intent clear - to end the confrontation once and for all.

The stranger recoiled, his expression a mask of fear and desperation as Nacht's unleashed fury bore down upon him.

" Tell me what is the name of the woman you are looking for?- Nacht asked him with a threat.

" Make me answered that in hell."- the stranger responded.

" As you wish."- With a final, decisive blow, Nacht struck true, incapacitating his adversary and emerging victorious against all odds.

Breathless and victorious, Nacht stood amidst the aftermath of the battle, his chest heaving with exertion yet his spirit undaunted.

With a sense of pride and accomplishment, he knew that he had triumphed not only over his adversary, but over the darkness that had threatened to consume him.

With the forest silent once more, Nacht allowed himself a moment of respite, his mind clear and focused on the task that lay ahead. For he knew that the true test of his strength had only just begun, and he was ready to face whatever challenges awaited him on his journey.

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