Forgiveness? You don't deserve it

"You dare to defy me, mortal?" the Sacred Spirit's voice was a thunderous roar, shaking the very walls of the cavern.

Adrian stood his ground, his resolve unshaken. "Yeah, so what? I'm even gonna end you, you fake guardian."

The Sacred Spirit's eyes blazed with fury. "You insolent wretch. You will pay for your defiance with your life."

Adrian felt a surge of determination. "Try me," he challenged, his voice steady and defiant.

With a swift motion, the Sacred Spirit extended its hand, and dark energy crackled around its fingers before launching towards Adrian. But this time, Adrian was prepared. Channeling his restored Aether, he used the reflective barrier spell that absorbed the attack, the dark energy dissipating harmlessly.

The Sacred Spirit's eyes widened in shock. "How can this be? You are just a mere mortal."

Adrian coldly uttered. "That's right, and you are gonna be killed by a mere mortal."