Sam, Lyra, and Kaelyn stared in astonishment as the figure on the throne solidified into a dark, bipedal form.The Lord of Holes had fluffy ears and tail, contrasting sharply with their regal attire. They wore ornate, royal clothes with intricate patterns, but no pants, and held a royal staff topped with a gleaming gemstone."Welcome to my domain!" the rabbit lord declared, their voice a mixture of authority and whimsy. They hopped off the throne with an exaggerated flourish, the fluffy ears bouncing comically. "I am the illustrious Lord of Holes, ruler of this realm. You may call me... Fluffington the Magnificent!"Sam blinked, still trying to process the bizarre sight. "Fluffington... the Magnificent?" he repeated, incredulous."Yes, indeed! And who might you be, oh trespassers of my magnificent domain?" Fluffington asked, twirling their staff theatrically.Sam stepped forward, trying to maintain his composure. "I am Sam, I thought you already knew me … and this is Lyra and Kaelyn,"

Rafael shed his orb form and re-entered Sam's body, merging their essences once more. With a determined look, Sam, Lyra, and Kaelyn made their way to the border where the prairie met the land of burning.They saw the rabbits of Fluffington's domain frantically trying to maintain the barrier, but the infernal power from outside was relentless.Sam stepped forward, his demeanor casual and confident. "Let's hunt begin," he muttered to himself. He started running, charging straight into the fray.With each step, he unleashed a torrent of blows, dispatching infernal daemons with ruthless efficiency. As he absorbed their essences, Rafael's presence grew stronger within him, enhancing his abilities. Lyra and Kaelyn took on the smaller daemon minions, their skills complementing Sam's power.Mokki floated nearby, giving advice when needed. "There are three daemon generals leading this invasion. You must ‘handle’ them all."Sam asked, "Do you know where they are?"Mokki shook slightly. "I do no

Lyra raised an eyebrow. "Are you thinking about expanding your harem again?"Sam chuckled, though there was a seriousness in his eyes. "Maybe,” he said.“Uhmm… can we have a proper healthy meal, first? I'm hungry,” Lyra said.They walked out of the bar and Sam embraced Lyra. “So, you have really agreed to my harem idea?”Lyra considered this, then nodded. "I’m not opposed, but I have to meet her first. And remember, I have to agree with the candidates too.""Fair enough." Sam grinned and embraced Kaelyn. “Then, how about Kaelyn?Kaelyn, who had been quiet, looked at Sam with a mix of curiosity and trepidation. "M-me? What about me? What do you mean?"Sam met her gaze, his expression earnest. "Kaelyn, I’ve been thinking about this a lot. I want you to be my next wife."The air fell silent as the weight of Sam's words settled over them. Kaelyn's eyes widened in surprise, and Lyra looked at Sam, a knowing smile playing on her lips."You just got your health back and already doing this ki

Sam’s sword cleaved through the last cultist, its red energy blade glowing ominously as it vaporized the blood in its wake. “This ends now,” he declared, his voice echoing with finality. Around him lay the remains of the cultists, ghouls, and abominations, their bodies a testament to the ferocity of Sam’s rage.He stood amidst the carnage, breathing heavily, his eyes fixed on the rift that continued to glow with a malevolent energy. Its presence cast long, eerie shadows across the battlefield. Sam turned to Lyra and Kaelyn, their faces reflecting the same confusion and frustration he felt.“How do we close this thing?” Sam muttered, wiping the sweat from his brow. “We’ve got to find a way.”Lyra shook her head, her brows furrowed in thought. “I’ve never encountered anything like this. It’s beyond any magic I know.”Kaelyn’s shadows flickered around her. “I can sense the energy, but I don’t know how to disrupt it.”As they pondered their next move, a familiar voice echoed in Sam’s mind

Sam stood face-to-face with the grotesque abomination that Gregory had become. The transformation was horrific, blades protruding from where his hands once were, his head a twisted, bladed visage. The once-holy paladin was now a nightmarish creature, driven by chaotic and unpredictable movements.Gregory’s new form lashed out wildly, energy slashes erupting in all directions.Sam found himself constantly on the defensive, not just for his own sake but for Kaelyn and Lyra as well. Lyra took to the air to evade the random bursts of energy, but Kaelyn, still unable to use her shadow magic after Gregory’s Void Blast, remained a vulnerable target. Sam had to shield her repeatedly, his infernal power and aegis the only things keeping them both safe from Gregory’s rampage.Gregory's chaotic energy attacks were relentless. One particularly wild slash forced Sam to dive in front of Kaelyn, using his Aegis spell to absorb the blow. The force of the impact sent him skidding back, but he quickly