*”Your time has ended… Surrender the clock.”*
The old man smiled calmly and rose to his feet. Fear had abandoned him centuries ago. He had fought countless battles across the ages.
He raised his hand, and the black ring burst into brilliant white light, illuminating the entire room.
Time itself began to stop.
Clock hands froze in place.
Raindrops hung motionless in the air.
Even the wind fell silent.
