As Benjamin regulated his breathing, the throbbing pain in his arm served as a stark reminder of the perilous stakes at hand. His unwavering gaze remained fixed on the wounded shadow before him, his senses heightened as they locked in a silent, intense standoff. The corridor seemed to hold its breath as they watched each other, both pistols steady and aimed with lethal intent, a palpable tension hanging heavy in the air.
Seconds stretched into eternity as they stood motionless, waiting to see who would make the first move in this deadly game of brinkmanship. Each combatant's mind raced with calculated strategies and potential outcomes, their resolve unyielding even in the face of overwhelming adversity. In this precarious moment, every breath, every heartbeat, seemed to echo with the weight of their impending showdown, the fate of their lives hanging in the balance.Despite its evident injury, the shadow displayed a formidable resilience, moving with surprising agility a
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