The group stood in silence, catching their breath. Despite their victory, the battle had taken a toll on them all.
"Where's Aleman and Aria?" Gareth asked while looking around.
"They went to deal with the corruption," Lilo replied. "I think that's why his power weakened."
With the Swordking's corrupted form crumbled into ash, a faint gust swept through the throne room, carrying the remnants of his darkened body into nothingness.
From the ash, a shimmering astral figure rose, looking exactly like the Swordking in his prime. His expression was no longer filled with rage or sorrow but one of peace.
He looked at the group with gratitude in his ethereal eyes. "You have freed me. For that, I owe you my eternal thanks."
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System Notification:
[ Swordking's Corruption Purged Successfully ]
[ Quest Completion: Choose Your Legacy or Accept the Ancient Swordking's Blessing ]
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