As Eric and Gabriel enacted their plan, the battleground shifted to the shadows. Amidst swirling spells and frenzied combat, the duo fought against the onslaught of demon hordes summoned by Azazel. Each strike was imbued with their combined strength and resolve.
As the battle raged, Gabriel, his wings bloodied and his voice strained, shouted over the chaos. He confessed to Eric that there was a price for their success. To stop the ritual, one of them had to offer themselves as a sacrifice to channel the combined energy of light and darkness.