Luna Aurora (Alpha Fenrir)

Chapter 142

The chamber erupted into chaos as Cassian and his team launched their attack. The guards moved with unnerving precision, their corrupted strength making them formidable opponents. Cassian's sword clashed against darkened steel as he fought to clear a path to the Heart of Solara. Anica darted between the guards, her agility and cunning giving her the upper hand. She managed to disable one guard by striking the glowing rune on its chest, a weak point she quickly relayed to the others.

"Go for the runes!" she shouted. "It's their lifeline!"

Cassian seized the opening, driving his blade into a guard's chest. The rune shattered, and the guard crumbled into ash. But for every guard they defeated, another seemed to take its place.

spreading like a poison through

voice trembling with determination. "If I stop, the Pact

insects. Aurora summoned a beam of light to counter it, the effort tearing a cry of pain from her lips. In her mind, Solara's voice grew louder, urging her to act before

of shadow magic. Cassian hesitated for a brief moment, the enormity of the situation sinking in. Anica joined him, her breath ragged. "We need to sever those tendrils," she said, pointing to

our ground," Cassian said, his grip tightening