With key in hand, I made my way,
Back through the halls without delay.
The eastern door was locked before,
But now it opened even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside, an item caught my eye,
Resting where the stones did lie.
A few more Hollows waited near,
Watching me without much fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I backed away to safer ground,
Where better footing could be found.
One by one they charged at me,
But one by one they fell with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hallway finally became clear,
So I checked my newest gear.
I opened up the menu screen,
To see what all my loot could mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pyromancy Flame was there,
A gift I\u2019d use with skill and care.
I placed it in my right-hand slot,
Then switched back to my sword on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now prepared for what lay near,
I walked ahead without much fear.
An archer waited down the hall,
Trying hard to make me fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His arrows flew both fast and true,
But straight ahead I still broke through.
I blocked, I moved, I kept my pace,
Determined nothing I\u2019d misplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two more Hollows met their end,
The finish line drew close again.
Then standing proudly in the hall,
A stronger knight challenged it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He held a sword beside his shield,
Refusing every inch to yield.
I watched him closely, calm and still,
Waiting for the perfect skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He raised his blade and charged at me,
Certain of his victory.
But timing made the difference there\u2014
A perfect parry through the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His weapon bounced, his guard gave way,
He never saw that final day.
One mighty strike was all I gave,
And sent him to an early grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another doorway caught my eye,
Still locked, no matter how I\u2019d try.
Its mystery would have to wait,
Another time would test my fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The halls were silent all around,
Not one more Hollow could be found.
Each room I\u2019d searched from wall to wall,
No enemies remained at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then through the hallway, straight ahead,
A curtain made of ghostly thread.
A wall of fog stood cold and white,
Concealing one more deadly fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I took a breath and softly said,
\u201cLet\u2019s see what waits for me ahead.\u201d
With steady hands and courage true,
I stepped into the mist right through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below me stood a monstrous sight,
The Asylum Demon, built for might.
It looked at me with glowing eyes,
A towering beast of massive size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But I remembered what I\u2019d seen,
Back when I fled that frightening scene.
This time I had another plan\u2014
To strike before the fight began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I leaped above with sword held high,
Descending swiftly through the sky.
My plunging attack landed true,
A crushing blow the Demon knew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its health dropped down with one huge hit,
But still the fight was far from quit.
The Demon roared and raised its axe,
Beginning fierce and brutal attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It swung with all its fearsome might,
Enough to end me in one strike.
I rolled away just in the nick,
Escaping every heavy hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then out came my Pyromancy Flame,
Fire quickly changed the game.
Bright burning blasts flew through the air,
Scorching the Demon standing there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again it swung its giant axe,
Trying hard with heavy attacks.
I rolled away, then turned once more,
Sending flames across the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again\u2026 and again\u2026 the fire flew,
Each blast hit hard and straight and true.
Its mighty health began to fall,
The giant wasn\u2019t strong at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just one more spell would end the fight,
I held my ground and aimed it right.
The final flame burned fierce and bright,
And brought an end to that long fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Demon stumbled, then it fell,
Its mighty roar became farewell.
My very first great boss was done,
Another victory had been won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One-handed gaming, strong and true,
Had carried me the whole way through.
The lesson from that battle\u2019s call\u2014
With patience, I can conquer all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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