The tentacle monster emerged from the shadows, its massive, grotesque form towering over Lio. Its body was a twisted mass of writhing, pulsing tentacles, each one covered in suckers that left sticky, glistening marks on the floor.
The monster's "face" was a twisted parody of a human visage, with glowing red eyes that seemed to burn with an inner fire. Its "mouth" was a mass of writhing, tooth-filled tendrils that seemed to be constantly in motion.
Lio froze in terror as the monster's tentacles reached out, wrapping around him like a living shroud. He tried to struggle, but the monster's grip was too strong.
Just as all hope seemed lost, Mic burst into the room, sword flashing in the dim light. "Lio, hang on!" he shouted, striking at the monster with all his might.
The monster let out a deafening screech as Mic's sword sliced through its tentacles, severing them with a sickening squelch. But the creature was far from defeated.
With a wave of its remaining tentacles, it sent Mic flying across the room, crashing into the wall with a sickening thud. Lio was left alone, at the mercy of the monster.
The tentacle monster loomed over him, its eyes blazing with fury. "You will be my next victim," it hissed, raising a twisted, pulsing tentacle to strike.
Lio closed his eyes, waiting for the blow to fall. But it never came.
Instead, he heard a faint whispering in his ear. "Use the Phantom Blade, Lio. It's your only hope."
Lio's eyes snapped open, and he saw the blade lying on the floor, its hilt glowing with a faint, otherworldly light. With a surge of hope, he reached out and grasped it, feeling its power course through him.
The tentacle monster let out a deafening screech as Lio struck, the Phantom Blade slicing through its twisted form with ease. The creature dissipated into nothingness, banished back to the depths of the Abyss.
Lio stood panting, the blade still clutched in his hand. He knew that this was far from over. The Abyss would not give up easily. But for now, he had won a small victory. And with the Phantom Blade by his side, he knew he could face whatever horrors lay ahead.
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Rise of The Underworld
AksiA story about semi fantasy world , where MC protect a teen boy from demons ,only to gain money, where he fight with multiple demons and devils with his phantom blade but he doesn't know about the secrets behind the power of underworld.
