The eclipse cast an eerie twilight over the battlefield as Nkosana's shadow armor shimmered with an otherworldly glow. Around him, the Cult's followers hesitated, sensing the surge of power unlike anything they had seen before.
But amidst the chaos, a familiar voice cut through the turmoil.
"Nkosana!" It was Thandi, his childhood friend, her eyes wide with both fear and determination. She dashed through the fray, dodging shadowy tendrils and debris with surprising agility.
He barely had time to register her presence before she grabbed his arm, anchoring him to reality.
"You're not alone in this," she whispered fiercely. "We fight together."
In that moment, the darkness within him softened — the Demon Seed's hunger quelled by the strength of their bond.
Nkosana nodded, his resolve hardening like steel. The battle was far from over, but with allies by his side, he would face the abyss without fear.
Together, they charged back into the fray, shadows and light intertwining as hope sparked anew in the heart of the cursed.
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