A deep, earth-shaking tremor rolled through the cavern.
BOOM… BOOM… BOOM…
Dust rained from the ceiling.The massive ancient gate behind Arin pulsed with glowing cracks of blue-gray light, as if something on the other side was waking from a long slumber.
Lunara whimpered softly in Arin's arms.
"Easy… I'm here," Arin whispered, holding her close.
But the ground shook again—stronger.
BOOOOM!
A chilling notification appeared:
[Warning: A Dungeon Guardian has sensed your Necromancy.][Threat Level: Unknown][Escape is NOT recommended.]
Arin swallowed hard.
"Not recommended…? Great," he muttered. "System, koi helpful advice?"
[Advice: Survive.]
"…Wow. Thanks."
Before he could react—The giant gate split open with a deafening roar.
KRRAAAAAAAAACK!
Blinding gray light burst out.Arin shielded his eyes, staggering back.
Then…
A towering silhouette emerged.
Massive.Humanoid.Armor shaped from ancient stone and bone.Hollow eyes glowing with blue fire.
A Stonebone Guardian.
At least four meters tall.
Its voice rumbled like grinding mountains:
"—NECROMANCER…"
Arin froze.
It could speak?
The Guardian's eyes locked on the tiny Lunara in his arms.
"You have disturbed the cycle of death.You carry forbidden power.You… must be tested."
Arin stepped back, tightening his grip on Lunara.
"I didn't bring her back to break any rule! I saved her because she deserved to live!"
The Guardian's hollow voice thundered:
"Then prove your worth.Show me your soul's strength.Or both of you… shall return to dust."
It raised its massive arm.
Stone cracked.The floor shook.
A giant fist came crashing down—
WHOOM!
Arin barely rolled out of the way.
"System! Kuch bhi—skill, tip, trick—help karo!"
[New Skill Available: Soul Link Burst][Description: For 30 seconds, your resurrected creature can share its spiritual energy with you.]
Arin's eyes widened.
"That… means Lunara?"
He looked at the tiny wolf.
Her eyes glowed brighter.Her ghostly aura rippled.
Arin whispered, "Can you fight with me?"
Lunara let out a faint, determined growl.
The system chimed:
[Soul Link Burst Activated]
A surge of cold, powerful energy rushed into Arin's body.
Gray flames wrapped around his arms.His vision sharpened.His heartbeat synced with Lunara's.
For the first time—He felt the true energy of a Necromancer.
"Alright," Arin said, stepping forward, aura rising."Test me if you want… but I won't die here."
The Guardian roared and charged—
BOOOOOOM!
Arin charged forward too—
Lunara sprinting at his side, ghostly trails glowing behind her.
The clash was inevitable.
The dungeon walls shook.
And deep inside the darkness…Lumora's ancient powers whispered:
"A new Reaper has awakened."