Chapter 14: The Descent Begins

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The portal to the Underworld shimmered with a cold, spectral light as the Godsworn stood in solemn silence. Drakalon's parting words echoed in their minds: "May the gods protect you along the journey." With their new relics in hand, each of them felt a surge of newfound power and anticipation, knowing they would soon be venturing into realms where no light dared to linger.

Lumina fluttered beside them, her glow dimmed but steady. "This realm will challenge you in ways you haven't faced," she warned, her voice soft yet serious. "Your relics carry blessings to counter its darkness, but remember—each will demand a part of you to wield its true power."

Alexander adjusted the Thunder Gauntlet on his hand, his gaze set firmly on the shadowed path ahead. "Then we'll make each relic count," he said, his tone resolute. "Thank you, Lumina, for all you've done. Will you guide us here?"

Lumina's wings shimmered softly. "I wish I could, but my light would not last here long. I will await your return in Aetherion." Her voice grew gentle, and she touched each of them with her light. "Remember, the Underworld tests the heart as much as the mind. Trust in your unity."

With a farewell smile, she faded back toward the portal, leaving the Godsworn to confront the vast unknown ahead.

The realm they found themselves in was desolate and silent. Ashen plains stretched before them, broken by twisted, dead trees and jagged cliffs that seemed to groan under the weight of ages. An unnatural chill filled the air, the kind that seeped straight to the bones, while strange shadows shifted along the ground.


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Aeris adjusted her Floral Ring, feeling the pulse of earth's strength even in this place devoid of life. "It feels... strange here," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alexander stepped forward, his Thunder Gauntlet crackling faintly, casting arcs of electricity that illuminated the barren landscape. "This place is like nothing we've faced before. But we're not the same either." He raised his gauntlet, feeling the surge of Zeus's power. "Let's see what these relics can do."

Selene lifted her new mage staff, Amora's Embrace, a graceful scepter crowned with a heart-shaped gem that pulsed a soft pink. "Lover's Tempest," she murmured, and with a flourish, she called forth a vibrant tornado of rosy winds that danced around them. The swirling pink storm sent petals scattering, creating an aura of strange beauty in the dark landscape.

Her allies looked on, half-amused, half-amazed. Darian leaned over to Alexander with a smirk. "Didn't know love could be this... intense," he joked, watching Alexander's awe-filled gaze. "Looks like someone got enchanted."


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