With the Commander defeated, Damien turned his attention to the obelisk. The massive structure pulsed with energy, feeding off the Rift’s power. He could feel the malevolent force within it, a dark heartbeat that threatened to consume everything.

“Cover me!” he shouted.

Roland and Lyra formed a defensive line as Damien approached the obelisk. Cassian and the scouts continued to pick off any remaining creatures from their vantage point.

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Damien raised Ebonfang, channeling his energy into the blade. The runes flared, and he struck the obelisk with all his might. The first blow sent cracks spidering across its surface. The second caused it to shudder violently.

As he prepared for the final strike, the obelisk unleashed a surge of energy, knocking him back. Damien gritted his teeth, pushing himself to his feet. He raised Ebonfang one last time and brought it down with a powerful Void Cleave.

The obelisk shattered in an explosion of light and shadow. The Rift above it collapsed, its energy dissipating into the sky. The remaining creatures fell lifeless, their connection to the Rift severed.