Chapter 102
Author: Michaelangelo
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Rays of blinding light and coils of writhing darkness clashed violently amidst the ancient grove. Leonard gripped the Arcshard with white knuckles, struggling to withstand the Dark One's relentless assault.

The ancient evil pressed closer, his shadowy form seeming to grow ever larger and more monstrous. "Give up the relic, fool!" the Dark One boomed. "Its power pales compared to my infinite darkness."

"Never!" Leonard shouted back, sending another searing beam toward his foe. Out the corner of his eye, he could see his stalwart ally darting through the combat, striking at the Dark One whenever an opening appeared. But their attacks barely slowed the dark lord's advance.

Soon the Dark One's claws were wrapping around Leonard's throat, hoisting him off the ground. Leonard choked, unable to breathe let alone chant out spells. As blackness seeped into the edges of his vision, the Arcshard tumbled from his weakened grasp.

No! Despair threatened to overwhelm Leonard. He had failed. Now t
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