The Abyssal Rift

As the door to the Abyssal Gate closed behind them, Lucas and his team were engulfed in a thick and terrifying darkness. The wind howled softly around them, and this darkness was denser than a starless night. Only a few faint lights from black crystals embedded in the stone walls added to the gloom."This place... makes my hair stand on end," Finn said softly, his voice almost drowned out by the heavy silence. "It's like something's watching us around every corner.""We have to stay together," Evelyn replied, casting a protective spell around them. "Whatever is in here, we can't let fear control us."Lucas led the way in front, his sword drawn and ready to face whatever appeared."Remember, this is a test of courage and strength. The Abyss Watchers want to see if we are worthy of being their allies. We must stay focused and be ready for anything."They stepped further into the dark corridor, feeling the air getting colder. The sound of their footsteps echoed between the stone walls, and each step felt as if it brought them closer to something unknown. Suddenly, they heard a rumbling sound in the distance, like the sound of hundreds of footsteps moving closer."What was that?" Kael whispered, his eyes trying to pierce the darkness.Lucas squinted, trying to figure out the source of the sound."I'm not sure, but we'll find out soon enough."From within the shadows, large, muscular figures emerged, moving with surprising speed. They were humanoid creatures with rough, dark gray skin, their eyes glowing red like embers."Prepare yourselves!" Lucas shouted. "They're coming!"The creatures attacked without warning, swinging their large weapons with brutal force. Lucas parried the first attack with his Blade of Illusions, the shadow of the sword confusing the enemy as Finn ran around, throwing small knives to distract the creatures.Kael used his physical strength to fight the creatures, while Evelyn launched magic attack spells to break their formation. The sound of explosions and clashing swords echoed through the corridor, breaking the previously tense silence."Focus on one point and attack together!" Lucas shouted. "Don't let them separate us!"They fought hard, working together perfectly to fight the creatures. Lucas and Finn moved like shadows, penetrating the enemy's defense and striking them down quickly. Evelyn kept her distance and continued to provide magical support from behind, while Kael withstood frontal attacks with his strength and toughness.After a few minutes of intense battle, they managed to defeat the first wave of creatures. Their breath was heavy, but they knew this was just the beginning."This is just the beginning of the test," Evelyn said tensely. "If we can get through this, we'll definitely face something harder."Finn nodded. "Well, there's no other way but forward. Let's keep going."They continued to advance through the Void of Shadows, and the deeper they went, the darker and colder the atmosphere became. Strange noises and moving shadows followed them at every turn, making each step more tense.When they reached a wider area, suddenly the ground beneath their feet began to shake violently. From below, cracks appeared, and a deep red light emitted, followed by a louder rumbling sound."Look at that!" Finn pointed at the large crack that formed in front of them.From within the large crack, a huge figure emerged, shaped like a dragon with torn wings and blood-red glowing eyes. The creature let out a loud roar, and flames of darkness erupted from its mouth, burning everything in its path."This must be our main test," Lucas muttered, staring at the creature intently. "Get ready!"The creature launched its first attack, throwing balls of dark fire at them. Evelyn quickly cast a protective spell, creating a shield that withstood most of the blast, but the impact still sent them backward."We have to attack it from different directions!" Kael shouted. "Don't let it focus on any one of us!"Lucas nodded. "Finn, try to divert its attention from the side. Evelyn, keep using your magic to protect us. Kael, you and I will attack the front!"The battle began. Finn moved quickly on the right side, throwing knives and making quick attacks to draw the shadow dragon's attention. Meanwhile, Lucas and Kael attacked from the front, trying to break through its defenses with coordinated attacks.Evelyn continued to cast protective spells and attack with light magic, which seemed to be more effective against the shadow dragon."Use as much light magic as possible! That's its weakness!" Evelyn shouted.Lucas understood and immediately opened the System Window in his mind, checking his Inventory for items that could help. He realized that they needed an extra boost in this battle.System Window - Inventory Check| INVENTORY || Celestial Shield (Tier A) || Mana Crystal (Tier A) || Smoke Bomb (Tier C) || Barrier Stone (Tier A) || Scroll of Dance (Tier F) || Ultimate Recovery Potion (Tier A) |.| [Gunakan Item] |Lucas decided to use the Mana Crystal (Tier A) to restore Evelyn's energy, so she could cast more light spells."Evelyn, use this!" he said, throwing the crystal to her.Evelyn caught it and immediately felt her strength restored."Thank you, Lucas!" she said, and then began to launch more powerful light attacks.The balls of light flew quickly, hitting the shadow dragon and causing it to roar in pain.Their coordinated attack finally paid off. Lucas jumped with the Blade of Illusions in his hand, attacking directly at the shadow dragon's head. The illusionary shadows created by his sword confused the dragon and left it open for Kael's powerful attack from below.With one final attack from Evelyn, a large beam of light pierced the shadow dragon's body, causing it to let out a final, thunderous roar before crumbling into black smoke.As the fog cleared, the corridor in front of them began to glow with a soft blue light, and a heavy voice could be heard around them again."Your test is over," said the leader of the Abyss Watchers who emerged from the shadows. "You have proven your courage and strength. We will listen to your request."Lucas and his team, although tired and injured, felt relieved. They had passed the test and earned the opportunity to speak with the Abyss Watchers.Before speaking further, Lucas decided to check their quest progress through the System Window.System Window - Quest Progress| QUEST PROGRESS: || The Abyssal Pact |...| 1. Investigate Abyssal Pact [✓] || 2. Find the leaders involved [In Progress] || 3. Stop the Abyssal Rebellion [In Progress] || Objective: || - Talk to the Abyss Watchers. || REWARD: || - 500 Gacha Points || - New Skill: Shadow Reaver (Tier A) |Lucas saw that they had made progress, but there was still much to be done."At least we're one step closer," he thought, feeling optimistic."We need your help," Lucas said firmly to the Abyss Watchers. "To stop the Abyssal Rebellion and save Eldoria. Together, we can prevent the great destruction that is to come."The leader of the Abyss Watchers nodded. "You will have our help. But be prepared, for the road ahead will be more dangerous than you imagine."Lucas nodded confidently. "We are ready."