[ The beast rounds on them, directing its malevolence towards them with all the ferocity of a moving mountain. The beast seems to dwarf the castle itself, casting its shadow upon all those below. Somnus, who appears in his armored form once more, does not move from his spot.
In one of the princess' previous dreams, Somnus had seen the same beast envelop a castle. Back then, it had been her desire to engage the calamity, face it with her power, while asking for assistance. It had been a dream, after all, one depicting a fate already forfeit in her world. But--
"You should not be here." ]
Very well. [ The words cut clearly through the developing catastrophe, unperturbed by the beast's roars. As far as he knows, this knight has yet to confront this evil on his own. Let this be a trial, then. ]
Your strength, against the might of this behemoth.... [ Somnus raises a steel-covered hand. The decorated knuckles of his gauntlet glint red with the light of the blood moon as he gestures toward the beast. ]
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In one of the princess' previous dreams, Somnus had seen the same beast envelop a castle. Back then, it had been her desire to engage the calamity, face it with her power, while asking for assistance. It had been a dream, after all, one depicting a fate already forfeit in her world. But--
"You should not be here." ]
Very well. [ The words cut clearly through the developing catastrophe, unperturbed by the beast's roars. As far as he knows, this knight has yet to confront this evil on his own. Let this be a trial, then. ]
Your strength, against the might of this behemoth.... [ Somnus raises a steel-covered hand. The decorated knuckles of his gauntlet glint red with the light of the blood moon as he gestures toward the beast. ]
Let us witness it.