Chapter 53: The True Key

As the battle raged around them, Zeryn's mind raced. The shadows that enveloped her pulsed with a strange energy, almost as if they were guiding her. She could feel the darkness drawing closer to her, tempting her to give in completely, but she resisted.

Her thoughts turned to the scholar's words: The shadow is a legacy... you are part of an ancient line.

The more she thought about it, the clearer it became. She wasn't just wielding the shadow—she was the key to unlocking it. The prophecy had always been about her, but it wasn't just about power. It was about balance—about controlling the light and dark within herself.

Zeryn focused on the dark energy swirling inside her, and for the first time, she didn’t fight it. Instead, she embraced it, merging it with the light that also flickered within her. The two powers intertwined, creating a brilliant, radiant surge that flooded the battlefield, knocking the Council members back.

The leader's expression twisted with fear. "No... this isn’t possible!"

But Zeryn felt it now—she was the key. The light and shadow were hers to command, and with them, she could end this once and for all.