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Literature

Unlikely allies

The chamber fell silent, save for the heartbeat of the sinister heart that pulsed with an eerie rhythm. Mephisto and Auriel faced each other, a stillness descending upon them like a heavy shroud. The air was thick with tension, every breath charged with the possibility of violence. Auriel’s mind raced with possible outcomes should she fight him. But what if… it was possible. Gazing at her weapon, her grip tightened. Feeling her intent, Mephisto’s eyes, like the ancient burning coals, narrowed. His tail swinging side to side, aura around him becoming darker. “Think carefully.” His voice cutting through the silence like a blade. Auriel felt a tremendous chill. Like it was cutting through very soul. She looked at Mephisto, his energy a black abyss. A warning. She knew he had already calculated his first, second, tenth move. How he predicted her reactions. Always few steps ahead of her. Without her brethren, she had no chance. No… this won’t work. It’s too risky. Auriel's grip on her