NOVEL WEB Chapter 10: Descent into Darkness
The Nightmare Warlord staggered back, dark mist seeping from its wound. Katsumi stood firm, his shadow-forged katana humming with raw energy. He could feel it—his power had grown. Yet, the Warlord wasn't finished. With a guttural roar, it slammed its massive blade into the ground, sending another shockwave across the dungeon.
Katsumi leaped back, narrowly dodging the destructive force. His mind raced. I need to end this now. He clenched his fist, summoning more shadows to his side. They coiled around him, forming into spears and daggers, hovering at his command. With a flick of his hand, the weapons shot forward, piercing through the Warlord's weakened form. The creature bellowed in agony, its red eyes flickering.
The battlefield fell silent. The Warlord's towering figure crumbled, its body dissolving into darkness. Katsumi exhaled, his body trembling from exhaustion. But deep within the shadows, he felt something shift—a presence watching him, testing him. The battle was won, but the war had only just begun.