The entity recoiled from the blast of light, its shadowy form flickering and writhing in a way that sent chills down my spine. But it wasn't defeated. Not yet. I could feel the darkness swirling around it, reforming, pulling itself back together as if nothing could truly harm it.
The air around us crackled with tension, and the oppressive weight of the entity's presence pressed down on me even harder now, like it was testing me, probing my limits. My heart pounded in my chest as I stood my ground, every muscle in my body tensed and ready for the next attack.
Raven stepped beside me, her sword drawn, her face set in a determined scowl. "We need to keep it off balance," she muttered, glancing at me. "That blast gave us a moment, but it's not going to hold for long."