章 105: Beast of Shadows

As the final embers of the fireworks faded into the night sky, the joyous laughter and chatter of the festival-goers slowly dwindled. The day's excitement left a lingering sense of warmth and accomplishment. I found a quiet corner to catch my breath, the adrenaline from the unexpected battle still coursing through me.

"Well, that was quite the show," Arawn said, approaching with a grin. His broad shoulders were slightly slumped from the day's exertion, but his eyes sparkled with the thrill of the fight and the festivities.

"Indeed," I replied, chuckling. "Nothing like an unplanned skirmish to keep things interesting."

Before we could delve further into our post-battle banter, a familiar tingling sensation washed over me. My vision blurred momentarily as the system interface appeared before my eyes.

[New Mission: Subjugate the Beast of Shadows]