Only One Night

Simultaneously, the faint sound of approaching footsteps reached the elf's ears. She turned her gaze towards the entrance of the ritual room, spotting a small sphere in the distance. Her eyes darted between the orb and the Demon child before making a decision.

"World Seal!" she declared, extending her hand towards the door of the ritual room. In response, a gigantic tree root emerged, covering the entrance and sealing off the room.

...

In the present time, Desmond stood before the entrance of the room, having successfully destroyed the first layer of the barrier. His eyes fixed on the female elf as he spoke, a hint of admiration in his voice. "That's impressive, Miss Elf. To endure such conditions is truly remarkable." Desmond paused briefly before continuing, "But..."

Raising his right hand, Desmond made a swift, forceful motion, akin to wielding a sword, resulting in a resounding noise.