After obtaining the shard of the Stone of Time, Rain and Lilith began to plan the liberation of the Lord of Darkness. They learned from their visions that the Lord of Darkness was held in another dimension, a spiritual prison accessible only through a complex ritual requiring immense spiritual energy and a specific location.
They also learned that a powerful faction within the "Council of Light," the supreme governing body of Eridos, strongly opposed any attempt to free the Lord of Darkness and was actively working to keep him imprisoned. This faction was led by "Lord Elias," a powerful sorcerer known for his apparent piety and absolute loyalty to the Council.
Rain and Lilith decided that their first step should be to gather more information about the location of the spiritual prison and how to access it. Rain used the shard of the Stone of Time to connect with the main stone, attempting to gain further visions.
However, their attempts were met with unexpected resistance. It seemed as though another force was trying to prevent them from accessing the information, a force capable of manipulating time and space. Rain felt as though they were in a tug-of-war with an unknown power, and he had to focus all his spiritual energy to maintain his connection with the stone.
In the end, Rain managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of the spiritual prison's location. It was situated in a remote area known as the "Plains of Bones," a desolate and bleak land scattered with the colossal skeletons of ancient creatures.
They also learned that reaching the prison required completing a series of challenging spiritual trials, designed to determine whether a person was worthy of seeing the Lord of Darkness.
While Rain and Lilith were planning the liberation of the Lord of Darkness, Lord Elias was closely monitoring their movements. He had spies scattered throughout Eridos and was aware of everything they were doing.
Lord Elias knew that Rain possessed the power of the Spirit Lord, and he feared the strength Rain could wield if he managed to release the Lord of Darkness. He believed that the Lord of Darkness posed a significant threat to the peace and stability of Eridos and that he should remain imprisoned forever.
Lord Elias decided to take decisive action to prevent Rain and Lilith from achieving their goals. He sent a group of his best warriors and followers to hunt down Rain and Lilith and kill them. Among them were "Lady Sylvia," a formidable warrior with exceptional combat skills, and "Sorcerer Malik," a skilled mage capable of manipulating the elements.
Meanwhile, Rain and Lilith arrived at the Plains of Bones. The land was barren and desolate, and the wind howled fiercely, carrying with it particles of dust and bone fragments. The atmosphere was suffocating and depressing, as if the place was draining all hope and joy.
As they walked through the plains, they felt the presence of something watching them. There was a sense of danger lurking around every corner, as if hidden eyes were following their every move.
Suddenly, a group of warriors appeared out of nowhere, surrounding Rain and Lilith. The group was led by Lady Sylvia, who carried a gleaming sword and looked at them with a sharp gaze.
"Rain Valen, Lilith," Lady Sylvia said in a cold voice. "Lord Elias has ordered us to kill you. Surrender now, and we will make your deaths quick and painless."
"We will not surrender," Rain said. "We are doing what we believe is right, and we will not let anyone stop us."
The fight began. Lady Sylvia was a strong and skilled warrior, moving with speed and precision. Her attacks were powerful and devastating, requiring Rain and Lilith to exert their utmost effort to defend themselves.
At the same time, Sorcerer Malik was casting powerful spells, summoning the natural elements to attack Rain and Lilith. He conjured sandstorms, pillars of fire, and barriers of ice, making it even more difficult for them to move and fight.
Rain used the power of the Spirit Lord to defend himself and Lilith, deflecting attacks and distracting their enemies. Lilith fought with her sword, moving with agility and strength, cutting down enemies with precise strikes.
After a long and arduous battle, Rain and Lilith managed to overcome Lord Elias's warriors. Lady Sylvia and Sorcerer Malik were killed, and the remaining warriors fled.
Rain and Lilith were exhausted and wounded, but they were determined to continue their mission. They knew that this victory was only one battle in a long war, and that more challenges awaited them.
While they were resting and recovering from their injuries, Rain felt a strange sensation. He felt as though a familiar power was watching them, a power he had sensed before.
Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere, looking at Rain with an intense gaze. The person was dressed in black, and their face was covered by a veil.
"Who are you?" Rain asked.
"I am the Servant of Darkness," said the figure. "I have been watching you for a long time. I know your power, and I know your goals. I want to help you."
Rain was taken aback by this encounter. He didn't know who the Servant of Darkness was, or why they wanted to help him. But he felt a strange pull towards them, as if he had known them for a long time.
"Why do you want to help me?" Rain asked.
"Because I believe that you are the only one capable of freeing the Lord of Darkness and revealing the truth to the world," said the Servant of Darkness. "I believe in you, and I am willing to do anything to help you achieve your goals."
Rain hesitated for a moment. He didn't know whether he should trust the Servant of Darkness, but he felt that he couldn't refuse their offer. He needed all the help he could get.
"Alright," Rain said. "I will allow you to help me. But you must know that I do not trust anyone easily. If I find out that you are hiding something, I will kill you."
The Servant of Darkness smiled. "I would expect nothing less," they said. "Let us begin our work."
And so, the Servant of Darkness joined Rain and Lilith in their mission to free the Lord of Darkness. Rain didn't know whether this decision was the right one, but he knew that he had to do everything in his power to achieve his goals.