Chapter 12: Chapter 12: The Dawn of Hope
At a critical moment, Jack's long sword sliced through the hazy body of the Shadow Knight like a bolt of lightning. However, Jack found that this strike didn't cause as much damage to the opponent as he had expected. The Shadow Knight let out a roar, which was like thunderclaps. The mottled walls of the ancient castle trembled slightly, and dust sifted down from the stone crevices.
The Shadow Knight brandished his huge sword, and with each swing, a dark tempest surged. The dark power was like a demon imprisoned for a thousand years that had finally broken free from its cage and was running amok in the ancient castle. It mercilessly devoured everything. The light inside the castle grew dimmer and dimmer, and the runes on the walls emitted a strange and profound glow, as if cheering on the Shadow Knight's fury.
Jack and Alice weren't intimidated by the dark power. They fought back desperately, and each swing of their swords was a struggle against the darkness. However, the dark power seemed endless. More and more wounds appeared on their bodies, and their strength was draining away bit by bit. The Shadow Knight's attacks became more and more ferocious, and the two of them were almost submerged by this dark power.
Just as they were about to fall into despair, Jack suddenly remembered the magic treasure he had obtained deep in the ruins. He gritted his teeth and quickly took out the amulet that emitted a faint glow from his bosom. The amulet was engraved with complex magic patterns, and every stroke looked so mysterious and ancient. It seemed to contain infinite power, giving Jack endless courage and strength.
Jack tightly held the amulet in his hand, feeling the warmth it radiated. He took a deep breath and infused all his magic power into the amulet. In an instant, the amulet burst into a dazzling light. The light was like a bright pearl, shining brightly in the darkness and dispelling the surrounding darkness.
As the light spread, a powerful purifying force was released from the amulet. The force was like the warm sunshine, dispelling the surrounding dark aura and restoring light to the castle. The once - dim castle was now as if bathed in sunlight, and every corner was filled with vitality and hope. Under the influence of this purifying force, the runes on the walls gradually lost their strange glow and became dull.
Under the impact of this force, the Shadow Knight's movements became slow and weak. His body seemed to be bound by an invisible force, and he could no longer wield his huge sword as freely as before. Fear and unease filled his eyes, as if he had seen his own doom.
Jack and Alice seized this opportunity and coordinated with each other to launch a fierce attack on the Shadow Knight. Jack's long sword carried the purifying force and magic power. Each swing could dispel a patch of darkness and forced the Shadow Knight to retreat step by step. Alice fully unleashed her light magic. Her hands moved quickly in the air, and each ray of magic light could illuminate an area. In the interweaving of light and darkness, the Shadow Knight had nowhere to hide and could only let out shrill screams.
After a fierce battle, the Shadow Knight's weakness was finally exposed. Jack saw the opportunity, took a quick step forward, and concentrated all his strength on the long sword. He suddenly swung the sword, and the sword beam carrying the purifying force and magic power instantly penetrated the Shadow Knight's body. With a scream, the Shadow Knight's body gradually dissipated into the air.
Meanwhile, Alice also cast her most powerful light magic. A dazzling light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire castle. Under the illumination of this light, all the darkness had nowhere to hide and could only let out shrill screams before disappearing into nothingness.
When the light faded, Jack and Alice collapsed to the ground. They looked at the gradually dissipating dark aura and the calm castle around them, filled with joy and relief in their hearts. They knew that this was just the first step in dispelling the darkness, and the road ahead was still long and arduous. However, as long as they united as one and forged ahead bravely, they would surely be able to safeguard the light and peace of the Erisia Continent.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the two of them, stretching their shadows long. They supported each other and stood up, with smiles of victory on their faces. They decided to return to the village and tell everyone about this adventure, so that everyone would know that as long as they united as one and worked together, they would surely be able to defeat the dark forces and protect this beautiful land.