Chapter 10: The Confrontation

The sorcerer made his way back to the demon's lair, his heart heavy with the weight of what he had done. He knew that he had no choice but to fulfill his end of the deal, but he also knew that he had doomed an innocent soul.

When he arrived, the demon was waiting for him, a sinister grin on his face. "Ah, you have returned," he said. "And you have brought me what I asked for."

The sorcerer handed over the jar containing Anna's soul, unable to meet the demon's gaze. "Here," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

The demon opened the jar and peered inside, his eyes glowing with delight. "Excellent," he said. "You have fulfilled your end of the bargain."

The sorcerer felt a surge of anger at the demon's callousness. "What have you done with her soul?" he demanded.

The demon turned to him, his expression cold. "That is none of your concern," he said. "You have given me what I asked for, and now our deal is done."

The sorcerer felt a sense of despair wash over him. He had given up everything for this, and now he had nothing to show for it. But he refused to back down. "I demand to know what you have done with her soul," he said, his voice shaking with fury.

The demon laughed, a cruel sound that echoed through the cavern. "You demand?" he said. "You have no power over me, mortal. You are nothing but a pawn in my game."

The sorcerer drew himself up, his eyes blazing with determination. "I may be a pawn," he said. "But I will not let you destroy innocent souls. I will stop you, no matter the cost."

The demon's expression darkened, and he stepped forward, his eyes burning with fury. "You dare to challenge me?" he said. "You are a fool, mortal. But very well. Let us see what you are truly made of."

The sorcerer braced himself, ready for whatever the demon might throw at him. He knew that he was facing a powerful foe, but he also knew that he could not back down.

The demon lunged at him, his claws slashing through the air. The sorcerer dodged and weaved, his mind racing as he tried to find a weakness in the demon's defenses.

For what seemed like hours, they battled, the sorcerer and the demon locked in a deadly dance. But finally, the sorcerer saw his chance. With a swift motion, he plunged his dagger into the demon's chest, piercing his heart.

The demon let out a scream that shook the very foundations of the lair. The sorcerer watched in horror as the demon's body twisted and contorted, his form dissolving into a cloud of black smoke.

When it was over, the sorcerer collapsed to the ground, his body racked with exhaustion. But he knew that he had won. He had defeated the demon and saved countless innocent souls.

As he lay there, he knew that his journey was not over. He had much to atone for, and many sins to make right. But he also knew that he had the strength to do it. He had faced the ultimate evil and emerged victorious. And that gave him hope for the future.

(At the end of the first arc of the novel, I will move on to the second arc with new and interesting events. I hope you write your comments on each chapter. and see you in a day)