Round 577

The chamber shudders violently, and a section of the wall behind Varikka and Merrin collapses, sending rubble tumbling towards them. The Guardian's eyes flash with energy as it seizes this opportunity to move closer, its presence filling the space. Varrika stumbles backward, her sprained ankle protesting the movement, while Merrin readies the ancient sword in her hand.

Merrin braces herself against the wall as the chamber shakes violently, sending rubble tumbling towards them. The Guardian's eyes flash with an ominous energy that seems to grow stronger with each passing second. She raises the ancient sword above her head, its otherworldly glow intensifying as she prepares to strike at their enemy. But before she can bring the blade down, a blast of energy erupts from its tip, knocking both Varrika and her off balance.

Varrika braces herself against the wall as the chamber shakes violently, sending rubble tumbling towards them. The Guardian's eyes flash with an ominous energy that seems to grow stronger with each passing second. She reaches for her mace, ready to defend herself and Merrin, but before she can move into position, a blast of energy erupts from the sword in Merrin's hands. It knocks both of them off balance, and she watches in amazement as the sword's power surges out of control, casting eerie shadows on the walls.