Liberation

"What is that, Xiviyah?" Alverin demanded, staring at the Remnant, his blade pressing into my neck.

"R-run," I gasped, staring at the Remnant with wide eyes, my tail thrashing in terror.

He glanced down at me in surprise. "What the hell are you talking about? You're the one that brought us here, remember? Isn't this... creature supposed to save you?"

"No, it's—"

The Remnant's sword sliced through the air, unleashing a wave of pure darkness at us. Alverin's eyes widened as he sensed the overwhelming power contained within the attack, and he leaped aside, dragging me with him. Elise fled in the opposite direction.