Volume 2...
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The fiery onslaught surged forward, hungrily embracing my icy fortress. For a fleeting moment, the flames enveloped me, searing pain seeping through the frosty armor, leaving behind grievous third-degree burns that scorched my flesh.
Amidst the chaos, my gaze, now clouded with agony, shifted towards the remaining members of our team. My strength waned, but a surge of adrenaline granted me temporary respite from the pain. It was then that the grim reality unfolded before me —two of our comrades, Mira and Avast, had fallen victim to the ferocity of the explosion. Their life forces were extinguished by the merciless forces that lurked within the depths of this treacherous dungeon.