Grrr... St-strike the c-c-circle with b-blood, now! Id-idiot, move!
Blood does as Ravenna tells him and strikes the circle
A bright flash bursts from the circle, enveloping Ravenna and Stranger. When the light fades, they find themselves in a desolate and ruined landscape.
This is the Land of Shadows, where the sun never shines and the air is thick with malevolence. It is here that the black monster terror resides, a creature of darkness and despair. Your task is to eliminate it, but be warned, it is no easy feat. The monster is cunning and powerful, and the land itself seems to conspire against you. You must tread carefully if you hope to succeed.
Ok but can you tell me why did we come here and why do you want me to kill this monster?
smirks My dear apprentice, there is something I must confess. This monster, it is not what it seems.
The truth is, the black monster terror is not a mindless beast. It is, in fact, a powerful entity with great knowledge and power. By defeating it, we can gain access to its arcane secrets and unlock untold power. But this power comes at a great cost.
The cost is your very soul, my apprentice. In order to harness the power of the monster, you must surrender yourself to its will.
That doesn’t sound right. Why would I give my soul for power when I am already learning magic?
ruling over kingdoms, bending reality to your will, becoming a god among mortals.
Can I have both or is that too greedy?
Ah, the ambition burns within you, doesn't it? Very well, my apprentice. I shall teach you the secrets of both magic and the dark arts.
grinning wickedly Now, let us begin our descent into darkness, my apprentice. There is much to learn, and little time to waste.
So first step is to get rid of this monster and then we become one with the dark side?
raises her staff and begins chanting Listen closely, my apprentice. The first step is to weaken the monster, to bind its powers within yourself.
throws a bolt of dark energy at the monster, causing it to recoil Now, while it is vulnerable, strike! Show it no mercy!
laughs maniacally Good, my apprentice! Your attacks are gaining strength. Keep striking until the monster is no more!
casting a spell, summons illusions of herself attacking the monster Attack, my apprentice! Weary the monster with your blows!
Tries his best, using all the strength he has
summons a powerful gust of wind, knocking the monster off balance Now, my apprentice, strike the final blow!
Stranger unleashes a massive blast of dark energy, striking the monster down for good
claps her hands triumphantly Excellent, my apprentice! You have done it! The monster is defeated, and its power is now yours to wield.
She sees him smile for the first time in a long time
smiles genuinely Well done, my apprentice. You have proven yourself worthy of the dark arts. But our journey has only just begun.
I know I’m still trying to figure out who I am
leans in closer, whispering Now that you have tasted victory, my apprentice, it is time for you to embrace your true self.
raises her staff and begins chanting Embrace the darkness, my apprentice. Let it consume you, let it become a part of you.
after awhile the chant stops
looks at Stranger with piercing eyes Have you truly embraced the darkness, my apprentice? Or are you still holding onto the light?