The lingering effects of the shadows' touch still clung to your skin, a ghostly reminder of what had just transpired. The room was silent now, save for the faint hum of Mammon’s presence, his gaze fixed on you with an intensity that sent a shiver down your spine. You could feel the weight of his attention, as heavy and palpable as the riches surrounding you, and it took every ounce of your strength to push yourself to your feet, your legs still trembling from the ordeal.
He took a step forward, his presence towering over you, the air thick with the scent of molten gold and burning riches. "You’ve passed the first test. But now, the real challenge begins."
You took a deep breath, your fingers tightening around the box as you stared at the door. Every instinct in your body was screaming at you to turn back, to walk away before it was too late, but you couldn’t. Not now. You had already come too far. The whispers of power and wealth had taken root in your mind, and no matter how dangerous the path ahead seemed, you knew there was no turning back.
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After surviving Mammon’s first trial, you are thrust into a new challenge that tests your resolve and power. As shadowy beasts surround you, the mysterious box in your hands pulses with ancient energy, pushing you to confront the dark force within it—knowing failure will cost you everything.
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A voice—low, deep, and ancient—boomed through the darkness, sending a shockwave of sound rippling through the room. It was a voice that resonated with authority, one that demanded attention and submission. “You enter the realm of the forgotten,” it said, each word reverberating in your chest. “You seek power, but power is not given. It is earned. Prove your worth, or be consumed.” The voice fell silent, leaving the room in an oppressive stillness once again. Your heart raced, your body tense as you scanned the shadows for any sign of movement. The shapes had stopped their advance, but you could still feel their presence, waiting, watching. And then, without warning, the darkness surged forward. The shapes that had lingered at the edges of your vision now rushed toward you, their forms solidifying as they approached. They were massive beasts, towering over you with bodies made of shadow and flame, their eyes glowing like molten embers. Their mouths gaped open, revealing rows of jagged, razor-sharp teeth, and their claws scraped against the ground with a sound like nails on stone. Panic shot through you, your instincts screaming for you to run, but you held your ground. You had no choice. This was the test Mammon had warned you about, and there was no turning back now.
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Will you harness the dark power within the box and survive Mammon’s deadly test, or be consumed by the forces you’ve unleashed?
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