Chapter68:The Darkness within

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Xandros, the dark sorcerer, sneered at Eira, his eyes blazing with malevolent power. "You fools," he spat. "You think you can defeat Arachne? I have been manipulating her all along, using her to further my own goals."

Eira's heart sank, realizing the true extent of Xandros' treachery. Arkeia charged forward, sword flashing in the dim light, but Xandros was too powerful. He repelled her attack with ease, his dark magic sending her flying across the room.

Eira knew she had to act fast. She reached deep within herself, calling upon the power of the Starheart. The ancient artifact pulsed with energy, responding to her desperation.

As Xandros raised his hand to deliver the final blow, Eira unleashed a blast of Starheart energy, striking him with incredible force. The dark sorcerer stumbled back, his eyes widening in surprise...

But Eira knew she couldn't keep this up for long. Xandros' power was growing by the minute, fueled by the darkness within him. She needed a new plan, and fast...

Eira knew she had to end the fight quickly, before Xandros' power overwhelmed her. She remembered the words of the ancient prophecy: "The darkness can only be defeated by embracing it."

Taking a deep breath, Eira reached within herself and confronted the darkness she had been trying to keep at bay. She felt the shadows within her stirring, responding to Xandros' malevolent energy.

As she embraced the darkness, Eira felt a surge of power course through her veins. Her eyes turned a piercing shade of indigo, and her magic became a potent force, rivaling Xandros' own.

The two enemies clashed, their powers locked in a struggle that shook the very foundations of the temple. Eira's magic was fierce, but Xandros' was cunning, adaptable.

Just when it seemed Eira was gaining the upper hand, Xandros unleashed a devastating blast of dark energy, sending her crashing to the ground...

As Eira struggled to rise, she saw Arkeia, her friend and ally, standing over Xandros, sword raised for the final blow...

But Xandros' eyes gleamed with a wicked triumph, and he spoke a single, chilling word: "Mine."

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