The Beginning of the End

"Enough, Felix," Desmond spoke up abruptly, his voice cutting through the silence. With a pointed finger, his gaze fixed on a specific spot, causing Felix's complexion to turn pale as he followed the gesture. His eyes widened in shock as he beheld the sight that lay before them. Without pause, Desmond continued, "Let's move."

"Yes, my king!" The response came in unison from the row of voices behind Desmond. As they shifted their attention, a crimson hue enveloped their vision, casting an eerie glow that coiled around their bodies like a slithering serpent. All of Desmond's subordinates now appeared with red eyes and a faint reddish aura.