NICKLAUS'S POV

But the witches stood strong, their collective energy merging into a radiant shield of light. The brilliance of their magic intensified, blinding in its beauty, as they pushed back against the darkness. A surge of power rippled through the air, and the monstrous entity began to fade, its form dissolving into nothingness until it was no more than a memory.

Relief washed over the crowd, followed by a wave of applause and admiration for the witches' power and unwavering ...