Chapter 23 Illusion

• "Who dares to claim the blade of light?" the voice echoed through the cavern, each syllable reverberating off the crystal-encrusted walls.
• From the shadows, a figure emerged, an ethereal guardian draped in flowing robes that seemed to shimmer with the same luminescence as the crystals around us. Its eyes, twin orbs of radiant blue, bore into us with an intensity that was both awe-inspiring and intimidating.
• "I am Raven," I declared, forcing strength into my voice despite the fear that churned within me. The weight of our mission pressed heavily on my shoulders, but I would not falter now. "I seek the artifacts to restore balance and fulfill the prophecy."