Chapter 8: Shadow Manipulation

Deep in the enigmatic labyrinths of the City of Shadows, I finally reached an ancient temple that towered above the dark buildings like a ghost from the past. My guide was an obelisk, pointing the way as if leading me directly to this place. When my hands touched the cold stone, a notification suddenly popped up, flashing across the screen of my consciousness.

The notification blinked intensely on my internal screen, pulsating with bright colors, as if trying to grab my attention to something truly important. Without hesitation, I touched it with my finger, and then a message emerged: "You have acquired a new skill: Shadow Manipulation."

At the moment of contact with the mysterious sphere, my senses awakened to an entirely new level. Suddenly, in my mind's eye, there blossomed a vision of shadows dancing around me like obedient puppets. I felt I could manipulate them, control them, and direct them according to my own whims.

It was not a skill I could master or delve into over time. It was like a sudden awakening, a sudden discovery that engulfed me in the heart of the ancient temple. There was no system there to inform me of what would happen. There was only a moment when my body and mind merged with this dark power, opening the doors to new possibilities and challenges.

At that moment, I knew my life had changed forever. My journey into the depths of the City of Shadows became even more intriguing and dangerous. But with the new skill of shadow manipulation by my side, I felt ready to face everything that lay ahead. Now, I must delve into this skill, understand its limits, and utilize it in the fight against the evil that lurked at every turn in this dark city.