Staring at the Dark Gem above him, endlessly devouring all light around it, Charles finally decided to take the risk and seize it.
"You stay here and watch me," he said, turning to Mousie. "If anything happens, use your skill and help me right away."
Mousie nodded quickly.
Charles leapt into the air, climbing the massive Serpent statue.
Within seconds, he reached its head.
Now the Dark Gem was less than a meter away.
From this close, the dark energy pouring out of it was overwhelming.
It was so strong that his mind began to blur under the pressure.
He knew he couldn't waste even a second.
Reaching into his pocket, Charles pulled out the Gem of Light.
Under its protection, he finally dared to reach toward the devouring Dark Gem.
According to his plan, the moment his hand touched the Dark Gem, that immense darkness would try to force its way into his body.
At that instant, he would draw the Gem of Light's power into himself too—
letting the two forces collide inside him.
