Adult Fairy Tale: Starting from the Succubus's Feet

Groom grinned, revealing his gleaming white teeth. "That's perfect! I've been looking forward to a chance to test my skills against these iron lumps! Brothers, form ranks!" As soon as he finished speaking, the warriors of all races quickly formed a tight formation, shields in front, spears standing tall, ready for battle.

The group quietly approached the entrance to the Demon Abyss. Ye Chen stood before the formation, the holy book in his hand radiating light. Golden runes floated from the book, flying towards the dark magic rune array. In an instant, the runes of darkness and light collided, emitting a blinding light and a muffled roar, like lightning striking fire on the ground. The dark puppets sensed the commotion and roared as they charged forward. They were tall and forged from black iron, their joints flashing with an eerie red light, wielding thick iron chains as they smashed towards the group.

Alice's eyebrows furrowed, she drew her bow and nocked an arrow. With a few swift "whoosh" sounds, the arrow, imbued with mysterious magic, flew from the string, accurately striking the dark puppet's vital joints. The arrow exploded, flashing with light, shattering the puppet's chains and halting its attack. "Hmph, let's see how long you can be so arrogant!" she shouted as she fired, her figure nimbly weaving through the ranks, constantly searching for the best angle to fire.

Lillian pressed her hands to the ground and chanted an incantation. The ground instantly cracked open, and tough vines burst forth, binding the dark puppet charging in front of her and immobilizing it. "Don't even think about getting close!" Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead as she did her best to maintain the binding force of the vines.

Groom led his warriors down the mountain like tigers, charging into the horde of puppets.

With their strong physiques, the orc warriors slammed the golems down with tremendous force; the dwarf mages imbued their battle axes and hammers with magic, each strike carrying a dazzling light and powerful impact, denting the golems' shells; the goblin assassins moved with ghostly speed, darting beneath the golems, their sharp blades slicing through them and severing the golems' energy transmission lines.

With everyone working together, Ye Chen successfully broke through a corner of the magic rune array at the entrance to the Demon Abyss, loosening the sealing power. Taking advantage of this, everyone filed in. The interior of the Demon Abyss was like the deepest hell, with thick dark magic power like black haze permeating the surroundings, making it impossible to see one's own hand in front of one's face. Eerie whispers and shrill screams could be heard from time to time, as if countless vengeful spirits were crying out.

"Everyone be careful, the dark magic here is too dense, it's easy to lose your mind." Ye Chen warned loudly, the holy book in his hand continuously emitting a faint light, illuminating the path for everyone.

Upon reaching the bottom of a valley, they saw a group of people in black robes gathered in front of a huge dark magic crystal. The crystal towered into the clouds, covered with evil runes, and was continuously absorbing the dark magic power around it. As the runes flickered, it seemed to be nurturing some kind of terrifying power.

"Hmph, you ants, how dare you trespass into this place! Today will be your burial ground!" The leader of the black-robed men roared sharply, waving his staff and unleashing a torrent of dark magic like a black wave.

Ye Chen quickly opened the holy book, took his positions with his companions, and once again cast the Super Light Magic Array. The light shone, repelling the impact of the dark magic. Taking advantage of the magic array's cover, Alice drew her bow and released an arrow. The arrow, imbued with the power of light, pierced the black-robed men's defensive shield, forcing them to retreat repeatedly. "Your plot will not succeed!" Her gaze was piercing, utterly fearless.

Lillian then scattered the crystal flower seedlings around her. The seedlings took root and instantly grew into a large flower bush. The flowers bloomed and frantically absorbed the dark magic. The flow of magic absorbed by the magic crystals slowed down, and the light dimmed a bit.

"Trying to use magic crystals to do evil? Not so easy!" Lillian said through gritted teeth.

Grum led his warriors around to the black-robed man's rear, launching a surprise attack. "Taste our power!" he roared, his battle axe, imbued with battle aura, slashing fiercely at the black-robed man. The warriors of various races cooperated closely, either restraining or launching a direct attack, catching the black-robed man off guard.

Seeing the situation was dire, the black-robed man attempted to detonate the magic crystal, perishing along with everyone else. The magic crystal trembled violently, its runes flashing wildly, and its dark magic power raging; it was on the verge of exploding. Ye Chen was frantic. He poured all his magic power into the Holy Scripture, chanting the ultimate purification spell. A dazzling beam of light shot out from the Holy Scripture, heading straight for the magic crystal.

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The dazzling pillar of light, carrying boundless light and purifying power, pierced fiercely towards the raging magic crystal like an unparalleled divine sword. The dark magic surging around the magic crystal seemed to have encountered its natural enemy, emitting a hissing wail as it desperately resisted this purifying power.

Ye Chen's expression was solemn, veins bulged on his forehead, and sweat rolled down his face. He knew that if this attack failed, everyone would perish in this Demon Abyss.

"Break!" he roared, his magic power surging like a mighty river, continuously pouring into the Holy Scripture. The pillar of light instantly grew several times thicker, its radiance becoming even more dazzling, illuminating the entire valley floor as if it were daytime and dispelling a large amount of thick, dark magic.

Under the impact of this intense light, the trembling of the magic crystal gradually subsided, the frequency of the runes flashing also slowed down, and the destructive aura that was about to explode was forcibly suppressed.

Upon seeing this, the men in black robes turned deathly pale. The leader of the men in black robes was both shocked and furious. "How is this possible? You actually managed to stop the magic crystal from exploding!"

He brandished his staff, attempting to gather dark magic to launch a counterattack, but the magic crystal was damaged, drastically reducing the magic it absorbed, and the dark magic in his hands became extremely weak.

Alice seized the opportunity, drew her bow to its fullest extent, and with a "whoosh," a specially made arrow of light shot out, its tip shimmering with holy light, piercing precisely through the chest of the leading black-robed man.

The man in black robes stared wide-eyed at the arrow in his chest in disbelief. His body slowly collapsed, and his staff clattered to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Hmph, you've committed countless evils, this is your fate!" Alice said coldly, her eyes filled with determination.

Taking advantage of the situation, Lillian increased the magical output of the crystal flower seedlings, causing the flowers to grow wildly. They not only absorbed dark magic, but their roots also became like nimble tentacles, wrapping around the remaining black-robed figures.

The black-robed figures struggled in terror, trying to sever the roots with fireballs and dark curses, but the crystal flower seedlings, having absorbed some of the magic power of the magic crystal, became even more resilient, firmly trapping them.

"Stop struggling! Your dark deeds end here!" Lillian shouted, her hands constantly changing hand seals, manipulating the flower bushes to tighten.

Groom and his warriors surged forward, their battleaxes, spears, and swords gleaming coldly as they slashed fiercely at the trapped man in black robes. The roars of orcs, the howls of dwarves, and the low growls of goblins mingled together, creating a stirring symphony of battle.

"For peace, so that darkness will never again shroud the earth!" Groom's voice boomed as he cleaved a black-robed man in two with an axe, blood splattering everywhere, and the dark aura dissipated.

After dealing with the group of men in black robes, everyone gathered in front of the magic crystal, their expressions solemn yet filled with the joy of victory.

Ye Chen put away the Holy Scripture and let out a long sigh. "It's been suppressed for now, but the hidden danger of this magic crystal is still there. It must be completely destroyed." He gently stroked the cover of the Holy Scripture, feeling its slight tremor, as if he were communicating the next plan with this "partner" who was fighting alongside him.

Lillian crouched down and carefully examined the magic crystal base, her brows furrowed. "This magic crystal is deeply rooted and connected to the dark magic veins beneath the Demon Abyss. If we forcibly destroy it, it will likely trigger an even greater backlash of magic, with unimaginable consequences."

She held a crystal flower in her hand, its petals trembling gently, as if sensing the fluctuations of magic around her, trying to find a better solution.

Alice looked around, her gaze sharp as an eagle's. "We need to set up a protective array first to ensure that the destruction process is not disturbed by dark creatures from the outside world. Then we need to find a way to sever its connection with the underground veins. I'll have the elves set up an ambush around the area to prevent any from escaping."

With that, she whistled, and the elves quickly assembled, their figures swiftly disappearing into the darkness. They began setting up a concealment and protective magic array, their arrows flashing coldly as they aimed at the directions where enemies might appear.

Groom patted his chest and said, "We warriors will take care of cleaning up those scattered dark creatures around here. We can't let them ruin things."

With a wave of his hand, the warriors of various races split into small teams and rushed out in all directions like arrows, killing demons and monsters as they encountered them. For a moment, the shouts of battle echoed in the bottom of the Demon Abyss Valley, breaking the previous gloomy silence.

(acfa) Ye Chen sat on the ground, opened the holy book, and began to study the magic spell to sever the connection between the magic crystal and the underground veins.

The pages of the holy book turned, and golden runes leaped out, hovering and combining in front of him, as if constructing a mysterious magical blueprint.

After a long while, his eyes lit up. "I've got it! This 'Light Severing Pulse Spell' might work, but it requires everyone's help to gather pure magic power and inject it to enhance the spell's power."

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly gathered around. Alice, Lillian, Grum, and warriors from various races all stretched out their hands, their palms shimmering with light. Golden, green, and red magic flowed like trickles into Ye Chen's palm.

As Ye Chen felt the immense and pure magic power, warmth and strength welled up in his heart. He shouted and pushed out with both hands. The "Light Severing Meridian Curse" transformed into a golden chain of light, like a nimble snake, winding its way into the bottom of the magic crystal.

The magic crystal trembled violently, emitting a muffled sound. A torrent of black magic seemed to surge from the ground, attempting to counterattack, but it was firmly held back by the golden chains of light. Runes flickered on the chains, their light blazing, continuously eroding and melting the connection between the magic crystal and the earth. Dark magic surged, emitting sharp shrieks, as if struggling desperately against being severed, black smoke billowing out, attempting to obscure everyone's vision.

"Hold on, we can't let this go to waste!" Ye Chen gritted his teeth, sweat pouring down his forehead as he continuously channeled his magic power to stabilize the light chain.

Alice's gaze was firm as she continuously cast protective arrows to guard against a sudden attack of dark magic. Lillian manipulated the crystal flower to absorb the overflowing dark magic and alleviate the pressure on everyone. Grum and the warriors formed a circle, back to back, resisting the dizziness and mental corruption brought by the impact of dark magic, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any dark creatures that might appear.

With everyone working together, a crisp "crack" sound rang out, and the connection between the magic crystal and the underground veins was finally severed. It shook violently, and the runes around it dimmed, like a towering tree that had lost its foundation, teetering on the verge of collapse.

"Quickly, destroy it now!" Ye Chen shouted, opening the holy book again, preparing to unleash his strongest destructive magic.

However, at that moment, a deafening roar came from the depths of the Abyss, as if some ancient and powerful dark creature had been thoroughly enraged. The earth trembled violently and rocks tumbled down.

One after another, black figures rushed in from all directions. Leading them was a colossal dark beast with a body as large as a mountain. Its scales shimmered with an eerie light, and its gaping maw revealed menacing fangs. With each step it took, a section of the Demon Abyss collapsed, and dark magic surged behind it like a raging black tsunami.

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"Oh no, it's the Guardian of the Abyss! This is a huge problem!" Alice exclaimed, instinctively aiming her bow and arrow at the giant beast, but the arrowhead trembled slightly, revealing her inner tension and unease.

Groom gripped his battle axe tightly, his feet firmly planted on the ground. Though his body trembled slightly, there was no fear in his eyes. "What's there to be afraid of? We'll kill one if one comes, and two if two come. Brothers, prepare for battle!"

Warriors from all races shouted in unison, their formations shifting rapidly. Spears were in front, shields were raised high, and mages chanted spells behind them, gathering magical energy to deliver a fatal blow to this sudden and powerful enemy.

Ye Chen looked at the giant beast, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down. "Don't panic. We have the Holy Scripture of Light, and we fight side by side with each other. We will definitely defeat it."

Alice, you and the elves disrupt its movements. Lillian, use your crystal flower to weaken the magic around it. Grum, find an opportunity to attack at close range. I will cast the sealing magic of the Holy Scripture—trap it!

After speaking, he held the holy book in his hand and quickly chanted ancient and obscure incantations. The holy book shone brightly, and golden light curtains appeared out of thin air, like layers of shackles, enveloping the giant beast.

Alice gave a sharp cry, and the elves unleashed a rain of arrows, imbued with the power of light and mysterious magic, aimed at the giant beast's eyes, throat, and other vital organs.

The behemoth roared and swung its massive claws, easily swatting away many arrows. However, a few still managed to hit it, causing it pain even though they didn't inflict serious injuries. It slowed its movements slightly and angrily spewed a stream of black magical flames at the elves.

Lillian waved her hands, and the crystal flower seedlings sprang up from the ground, transforming into giant flower vines, like green dragons, which coiled around the limbs of the giant beast.

The giant beast struggled to break free, its scales tearing through the flower vines and black sap splattering out. But the flower vines continued to grow, tightly binding it, slowing its progress and weakening the intensity of the dark magic surrounding it.

Groom seized the opportunity and led his warriors in a charge like a suicide squad. He was agile and dodged the giant beast's sweeping claws. His battle axe slammed into the scales on the beast's leg, sparks flying. Although it only left a shallow white mark, it still caused the giant beast to roar in fury, shift its attack target, open its mouth, and bite Groom.

Taking advantage of the moment, the dwarf mage launched a magic bullet, which struck the giant beast in the mouth and exploded, causing the beast to tilt its head and miss its bite.

Ye Chen's sealing magic layered upon layer, and the golden light curtain finally enveloped the giant beast. However, the beast's power was astonishing, and it kept crashing into the light curtain, causing it to teeter on the brink of collapse.

"Everyone, give it your all! I can't hold on much longer!" Ye Chen shouted, his magic power nearly exhausted, his body swaying as if he were about to collapse.

Upon hearing this, the crowd intensified their attack, and Alice fired a specially made arrow of light.

An arrow struck the giant beast between the eyebrows, causing it to writhe in pain and weaken its struggles. Lillian gathered all the magic of the crystal flowers and poured it into the vines that were binding the beast. The vines tightened instantly, causing the beast's scales to crack. Grum and his warriors closed in again and attacked the beast's vulnerable belly with their weapons. Blood gushed out, and dark magic overflowed.

At this critical moment between life and death, the giant beast suddenly raised its head and let out a long, mournful cry. The dark magic around its body contracted rapidly, as if it were about to use a move that would lead to mutual destruction.

Ye Chen sensed something was wrong. Despite his exhausted body, he activated the last bit of magic power from the Holy Scripture, transforming it into a protective barrier that enveloped everyone.

The behemoth exploded with a deafening roar, and dark magic, like fragments of a bomb, frantically assaulted the protective barrier, causing it to flicker with light and cracks to appear everywhere.

Everyone gritted their teeth and used all their magic and physical strength to reinforce the barrier. When the dark magic storm subsided, they collapsed to the ground, their clothes tattered and covered in wounds. But looking at the giant beast lying lifeless on the ground, their hearts were filled with the relief of surviving a calamity.

"Finally... I made it through." Ye Chen said weakly, the holy book in his hand dimming and almost closed.

“But the magic crystal hasn’t been destroyed yet.” Lillian struggled to her feet, looking at the damaged but still existing magic crystal not far away, her face full of worry.

"We still have the strength, let's keep going!" Grum stood up unsteadily, using his battle axe as a support to keep himself from falling. Warriors from all races also stood up, their eyes filled with determination.

Alice picked up a few arrows from the ground. "I'll adjust the magic power of the arrows; perhaps this will cause greater damage to the magic crystal." She sat cross-legged on the ground, closed her eyes, and concentrated. The arrows in her hands shimmered with light as she infused them with even stronger power of light.

Ye Chen took a deep breath, tried his best to circulate the remaining magic power in his body, opened the holy book, and searched for more destructive magic.

The pages of the holy book rustled, and after a long while, he found a "Holy Judgment Spell." "This spell is extremely powerful, but it consumes a terrifying amount of magic power. Everyone... lend me a hand again."

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The crowd gathered around, placing their palms on Ye Chen's back and channeling their remaining magic power. Ye Chen felt the warm current flowing into him, chanted an incantation, and the Holy Scripture flew up, hovering above the magic crystal. Its light converged, transforming into a giant golden sword, its blade pulsating with runes, and it slashed down with earth-shattering force.

The magic crystal trembled violently, emitting a sharp wail. Cracks appeared on its surface, and dark magic surged outwards in an attempt to withstand the fatal blow. Alice seized the opportunity and fired a modified arrow, which merged with the light of the golden greatsword, enhancing its destructive power. "Break!" Ye Chen roared, and the greatsword shone brightly as it crashed down.

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With a deafening roar, the magic crystal shattered into pieces, the fragments turning into black powder and dissipating into the air. The dense dark magic power within the Demon Abyss instantly receded like the tide, rapidly dissipating. The eerie whispers and shrill screams also ceased abruptly. Rays of golden sunlight streamed in from the entrance of the Demon Abyss, dispelling the long-standing darkness and gloom.

As everyone watched this scene, their tired faces broke into relieved smiles, and they collapsed to the ground, savoring the hard-won victory and peace.

Before they could even catch their breath, a mysterious chant suddenly came from the depths of the Demon Abyss, ancient and far-reaching, as if it came from the dusty history of the past.

The ground trembled again, and mysterious runes emerged from the earth, flashing with light and intertwining to form a strange light curtain. Within the light curtain, blurry figures seemed to appear and disappear, radiating an indescribable pressure.

"What... what's going on?" Grum's eyes widened as he struggled to get up, but his legs gave way due to his injuries and exhaustion, and he sat back down on the ground.

Ye Chen forced himself to sit up, staring at the mysterious light screen with a furrowed brow. The holy book automatically opened, its pages flipping rapidly, as if searching for a solution. "This seems like an ancient sealing magic has been triggered. Could it be that our destruction of the magic crystal has broken some ancient balance and awakened an even more ancient dark being?" His voice was hoarse, filled with deep worry.

Alice gripped her bow and arrow tightly, aiming the arrow at the light barrier, but her hand trembled violently. "Whatever it is, we can't just sit here and wait to die," she said through gritted teeth, her eyes filled with determination.

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Lillian tried to touch the runic light barrier with her crystal flower, but as soon as the vine got close, it was bounced back by an invisible force. "This power is very strange, both ancient and powerful. We have to be careful."

The mysterious chanting grew louder and louder, and the blurry figure in the light screen gradually became clear. It turned out to be a mysterious person dressed in a black robe and wearing a hood, surrounded by magical light that was intertwined with black and purple. His face was hidden in the shadows and his appearance could not be seen, but the dark pressure emanating from him sent chills down everyone's spines.

"Insects, you have disturbed my slumber and committed an unforgivable sin!" The mysterious man's voice was icy, filled with boundless rage. With a wave of his staff, a black lightning-like beam of magical energy shot towards the crowd.

Ye Chen quickly opened the holy book, recited the defensive incantation, and a golden light screen rose up, barely blocking the attack. However, the light screen swayed, and the "350" crack spread. "We can't hold on for long, we have to fight back!" he shouted, sweat rolling down his forehead. His magic power was almost exhausted, but he still desperately squeezed every bit of power out of his body.

Alice fired a barrage of arrows, each imbued with the power of light, piercing through the black magical beams and heading towards the mysterious figure. The mysterious figure snorted coldly, his figure flashing as he easily dodged them. "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off before me."

He waved his staff again, and the ground cracked open, black vines with barbs emerged like snakes from their holes, coiling around the crowd.

Lillian pressed her hands to the ground, and crystal flowers grew wildly, transforming into a sea of ​​flowers that formed a shield, blocking the black vines' attack. "Everyone, think of something quickly! This enemy is too troublesome!" she shouted, her voice filled with anxiety, her hands trembling from overusing her magic.

Groom and the warriors struggled to their feet, picked up their weapons, and charged at the mysterious man. Seeing this, the mysterious man smiled contemptuously, "Overestimating yourselves." His magic surged, transforming into a black vortex that pulled the approaching warriors into it. The warriors cried out in pain, struggling within the vortex.

Ye Chen was extremely anxious. He searched through the holy book and finally found a "Light Redemption Spell". "Quick, everyone gather around. This spell may be able to save them and weaken this mysterious person."

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly gathered together. Ye Chen chanted an incantation, and the Holy Scripture shone brightly. A warm golden light enveloped the warriors trapped in the vortex, slowly pulling them out. At the same time, the light rushed towards the mysterious man, causing the vortex of magic around him to pause briefly.

"Hmph, you've got some skill." The mysterious man's tone changed slightly, and he put away his contempt. He waved his staff with both hands, drawing complex runes in the air. The runes transformed into a giant black hand, which slammed down on the crowd.

Alice reacted swiftly, drawing her bow and firing a divine arrow imbued with the ancient magic of the elves. The arrow collided with the giant black hand, unleashing a blinding light that partially neutralized the attack. "We can't lose!" she shouted, her eyes resolute, constantly adjusting the magic of her arrow in preparation for the next attack.

Lillian manipulated the crystal flower, drawing pure magic from the ground to replenish everyone's energy. "Everyone, stay calm. If we work together, we will definitely defeat him," she encouraged them, her clothes soaked with sweat, yet she remained completely focused.

Groom brandished his battle axe, leading his warriors to circle around to the side of the mysterious man. Seizing an opening in the runic giant's attack, they launched a surprise attack. "Taste this!" he roared, his battle axe crackling with battle energy as it slashed fiercely towards the mysterious man's waist. The mysterious man dodged to the side, his clothes torn by the axe, revealing a sliver of pale skin beneath.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Chen opened the Holy Scripture again and found a spell called "Holy Scripture Sealing - Final Chapter". This is the strongest sealing spell in the Holy Scripture, but it requires him to exhaust all his magic power and may even endanger his life.

"Now that things have come to this, I'll fight to the death!" His eyes were resolute as he chanted a long incantation. The holy book slowly rose into the air, its pages unfurling and radiating an intense, dazzling light, transforming into a golden cage that enveloped the mysterious man with lightning speed.

The mysterious man sensed danger and tried to escape, but the golden cage instantly closed, trapping him inside. He frantically pounded on the cage, magic surging forth, black light clashing violently with golden light. "You dare imprison me, you will surely suffer annihilation!" he roared, his voice echoing throughout the Demon Abyss.

Everyone collapsed to the ground, and Ye Chen coughed up blood, his face ashen. "Quick...use the power of purification...destroy him," he said weakly, pointing at the Holy Scripture.

Alice, Lillian, Grum, and the warriors struggled to their feet and gathered before the sacred text, pouring all the remaining magic of light, nature, and battle into it.

The sacred text shimmered with light, its internal runes surging, and it began to release purifying power, eroding the dark magic within the mysterious human body.

The mysterious man screamed in agony, writhing and thrashing within the cage. "No...impossible..." As the purifying power intensified, his body gradually dissipated, transforming into a cloud of black mist, which was completely absorbed by the Holy Scripture.

Once everything calmed down, the Demon Abyss returned to its original clarity, sunlight bathed every corner, and the previous eeriness and terror vanished. The group, supporting each other, gazed at the transformed Demon Abyss, their faces beaming with a relieved and triumphant smile.

"We did it. The darkness has finally been completely dispelled," Ye Chen said softly, his voice weak but filled with boundless pride.

"Yes, but it was such a difficult journey," Alice sighed, tears welling in her eyes as she recalled the harrowing battles with lingering fear.

Groom laughed loudly, "But we won, that's enough! From now on, darkness will never stir up trouble in this land again!" He patted his chest, full of pride.

Lillian smiled, the crystal flower seed in her hand fluttering gently, "I hope that from now on the world will be at peace, and all things will return to tranquility."

Immersed in the joy of victory and the relief of surviving a calamity, the crowd stood for a long time in the Abyss of Demons, a place once shrouded in darkness and resembling the deepest hell. Now, the warm sun shone down and a gentle breeze blew, as if all the gloom and sins had been washed away.

Ye Chen leaned weakly against Grum. Although the light of the Holy Scripture in his hand was gradually dimming, it still exuded a calm aura, like an old friend who had experienced many vicissitudes, quietly accompanying him.

He tilted his head slightly, looked at the clear blue sky, coughed a few times, and smiled, "This journey has indeed been fraught with peril, but if it weren't for everyone working together, we would probably have perished in the depths of this abyss long ago."

Alice raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her gaze swept over each of her comrades who had fought alongside her, her eyes filled with emotion. "Yes, those dark puppets, the black-robed men, and those terrifying guardians of the Abyss and mysterious figures—every battle was fraught with danger."

I still remember the whooshing sound of the chains swinging when we faced the dark puppets; it felt like they were about to crush us.