STAGE 1 — THE AWAKENING
There were monsters everywhere.
But for Tamas, it was already half over.
He had killed five enemies alone — creatures far larger than him, grotesque in form. Their massive bodies collapsed one by one as if they were nothing. His movements were sharp, effortless, almost casual.
To him, killing no longer felt like survival.
It felt like a game.
His sword moved smoothly, slicing through enemies without hesitation. Each dash was precise. Each strike was fatal.
He was unbelievable.
Aarav: "Ugh… how many are left?"
Tamas: "I don't know."
Aarav: "Disgusting creatures… alright. Let's finish them."
After saying that, Aarav began scanning the area. Suddenly, Tamas leapt high into the air. He stayed suspended for a moment, then smashed his fist into the ground.
A violent shockwave erupted.
Blood splashed everywhere.
All the remaining enemies were erased in an instant.
When the dust settled, Tamas stood still.
His body changed.
A dark aura erupted around him.
He had transformed.
Aarav (clapping): "Interesting."
Aarav: "You shocked me, brother."
But the mission was not over.
Aarav: "Why?"
Tamas: "We only completed Phase One."
Suddenly—
Voice: "Did you enjoy?"
Aarav: "Look… something's coming. Be careful."
Voice: "They are stronger than before."
Aarav: "We'll handle it!"
Tamas: "Wait… it's not you."
Aarav: "What?"
Tamas: "It's not you."
Aarav: "That's what I'm saying — it's not you!"
Voice: "Alright. Let's see what you can do."
Tamas: "Now I know what I am."
Aarav: "We have to do something new. They are closer."
Tamas: "It's showtime."
Tamas moved first.
His aura expanded violently.
Enemies were pulled toward him as if dragged by gravity itself. He lifted his hand, and black energy condensed into a sphere — made of screaming souls.
He threw it.
The explosion erased everything in its path.
Aarav: "That's beyond my mind…"
Tamas: "Yeah. That's my ability."
Voice (mocking): "Impressive… but you won't survive what comes next."
A massive presence descended.