"Hehehehe. Die!" he laughed maniacally and tore open the seal, unleashing the creature hidden within the box.
The moment the seal shattered, a pulse of ominous energy swept through the area. The skies darkened as if the heavens themselves recoiled in horror.
A low, guttural growl rumbled from the box. Something ancient stirred.
"What… is that?" someone muttered, their voice trembling.
Aleron was frozen.
From the narrow confines of the container, something began to ooze forth. At first, it looked like a shadow—wet, slick, and pulsing. But then, it twisted and unfolded into a horrific form that defied all logic.
A monstrous head emerged, crowned with bony ridges and thorn-like protrusions. Its skin was a patchwork of stretched flesh, sinew, and metal-like scales, each layer writhing as though alive.
