Harbinger

When Rudy saw the shadow figure, a sudden thought crossed his mind.

He flew up into the sky and then came crashing down with a loud thud right in front of the figure.

Usually, he would cushion his landing so nullify the impact, but the demolished tunnel was already a catastrophic site.

He conjured a void ball in his hand that made a zapping and shrieking noise. It seemed so hungry, as though it would devour any and everything it touched.

The shadow moved its hands forward and said, "Relax. I come at peace."

"Are you the shadow who tried to kill Janet the other night?" Rudy asked in a lifeless voice.

"Who is Janet? And no, I do not know what you are talking about. But oh well, it's not like you would actually believe what I say."

The shadow sighed and lowered its hand.

"I can tell when someone is lying."

"That ability is useless against me. Believe me. It has so many flaws that I don't even know where to start."