The Lost Shadow War

Chapter 4: The First Shadow Encounter”



Exiting the Cave

The caravan rushes towards the cave's exit as violent tremors continue. Rocks begin to fall, and dust fills the air.

Samir (shouting): "I think this cave decided not to bid us farewell kindly!"

Ziyan (calmly): "Run, Samir. This isn't the time for jokes!"

They reach the cave's outer gate just in time. As they exit, the sun shines from behind them, but the sight before them is no less terrifying.

An army of Raghib's followers is waiting at the exit, led by a fierce commander named Shahen, a tall jinn with gray skin and burning red eyes.

The Appearance of Shahen

Shahen (in a deep voice): "Ziyan, you've disturbed my lord Raghib by entering the Cave of Light. Now, it's time to pay the price!"

Ziyan (walking confidently): "Tell Raghib that light is not afraid of shadows. If he wants a confrontation, he should come himself."

Shahen (laughing loudly): "I'll see if you'll say the same thing after this land tears you apart!"

The battle erupts between the caravan and the army of shadows.

• Ziyan faces Shahen directly, using his high combat skills to block the jinn's massive strikes.

• Samir moves swiftly between the rocks, shooting arrows precisely at the shadow followers.

Samir (shouting): "Ziyan! Don't tell me I didn't warn you that today's not a good day to go out!"

Ziyan (between strikes): "Focus, Samir! I'll need you to cover my back."

• Layan shows her fighting prowess, battling the shadow followers with agility and ferocity, protecting Ziyan and Samir's backs.

While the fight continues, Samir notices that Shahen heavily relies on his dark energy, so he suggests a plan.

Samir: "Ziyan! His energy is tied to those black stones on his chest!"

Ziyan: "Do you have any idea how we get to them?"

Samir (joking): "Of course… let him chase me!"

Samir carries out his plan by leading Shahen into a narrow spot between the rocks, giving Ziyan the chance to strike precisely at Shahen's chest and shatter the black stones.

Shahen (screaming): "No… this is impossible!"

Shahen's energy dissipates, and he falls defeated, while his followers retreat into the shadows.

After the battle ends, everyone sits down to catch their breath.

Samir (leaning on a rock): "Well, I guess I'm the hero of the story now. What do you say?"

Layan (with a sarcastic smile): "Hero of the story? Maybe the main jester."

Ziyan: "But you did it, Samir. Your plan saved us this time."

Samir (proudly): "I know. You can all now admit that I'm the genius of the team."

As they prepare to move on, a shadow appears in the sky, taking the form of a spectral face of Raghib.

Raghib: "Ziyan… I didn't expect you to get here this quickly. But you won't last long."

Ziyan: "Raghib, we're coming for you. Prepare for the end of your reign!"

Raghib (with an evil laugh): "We'll see whose end it is. The shadows are deeper than you imagine."

The specter vanishes, leaving everyone in anticipation of what's to come.

Ziyan and his companions move toward their next goal, aware that the confrontation with Raghib is imminent, but they will need more allies and strength to overcome his powerful army.


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