As the Archon's dark energy dissipated, the group stood panting, their eyes wide with shock. They had done it – they had actually defeated the Archon.
Azriel's smile was warm, but his eyes were serious. "The Shadow Realm's influence will begin to wane now, but the aftermath of the Archon's defeat will still be catastrophic. We must work quickly to stabilize the dimensional portals and prevent further chaos."
Kyle nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. "What about the Heart of the Abyss?" he asked, his voice rough from the battle.
Azriel's gaze turned to the crystal, now glowing with a soft, pulsing light. "The Heart is a powerful artifact, but it is also a key. With it, we can seal the Shadow Realm and prevent it from spilling further into this world."
Lila stepped forward, her eyes fixed on the Heart. "I'll do it," she said, her voice firm. "I'll use the Heart to seal the Shadow Realm."
