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Its sheer presence radiated malevolence, the air thickening with oppressive energy.
"The Sentinel," Loira breathed, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's guarding the Core."
The creature let out an earth-shaking roar, and the team instinctively readied their weapons and spells.
"Stay sharp!" Dabi shouted, his sword blazing with energy. "This isn't going to be easy."
The Sentinel lunged forward, its massive form blotting out the light as the battle for the artifact and the fate of Celestial City began now.
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The Sentinel loomed over the group, its towering form shrouded in flickering shadows and glowing eyes that seemed to pierce into their souls.
The ground trembled beneath its steps, cracks forming in the already unstable terrain. Its roar echoed through the chasm, a sound that sent chills racing down their spines.