Speaker 1: This is it, dear listener. The final chapter of season four,
Welcome back to Dark Towns Uncovered, where the truth cuts
deep from the darkness. Lever let's go. For weeks, we
followed Mia through the haunted street streets and digital corridors
of Bloodline Urban Shadows, a world where the blood binds,
shadows speak, and nothing is ever truly free from a
curious click on a Crimson app to the life altering transformation,
MEA's descent has been filled with secrets, betrayals, and choices
that echo louder than any scream. In the Dance with
the Shadows, she faced the truth of who she is
and what she's capable of now. In chapter ten, Shattered Chains,
it's all come to a head. The power that once
controlled her is breaking. Old forces are crumbling bonds, both
literal and unseen as snapping under the weight of what
Mea has become. But with freedom comes consequence, and the
blood she spills may now shape everything that follows. The
chains are broken, but the final truth awaits This is
Shattered Chains. Chapter ten, Shattered Chains. The staircase ended in
a caven arrow as underground chamber bathed in a dull
red glow at the center with a towering construct, a
grotesque amalgamation of machinery and organic matter, the Nexus. The
pulsing veins of crimson light ran through it, connecting to
smaller nodes that spread out like roots into the darkness.
The hum in MIA's chest had become a roar, shaking
her to a core. Her blood felt like fire, as
if Nexus itself was calling to her. This is it,
Caleb whispered, the heart of Crimson. The revenant let out
a low laugh. Magnificent. Isn't it the source of all
the power laid bare before us? Mia tightened her grip
on her knife. How do we destroy it? You don't?
A voice came from the shadows. They turned to see
a figure step into the light, A man dressed in
a sleek black suit, his eyes glowing the same crimson
as the Nexus. His smile was cold, predatory. Welcome home, Mia,
he said. You've come far, but this is where your
journey ends. Who the hell are you, Mia demanded? I
am Crimson, the man said, spreading his arms, or rather
a fragment of its will. And you, you, my dear,
are meant to be one of us. Why fight it?
You've already tasted our power me as jaw tightened. I'll
never be like you, the man sighed, as if though disappointed.
Such a waste, you could have been magnificent. He raised
a hand, and the chamber trembled. More hounds emerged from
the shadows, their growls reverberating through the room. Caleb stepped
in front of Mia, grabbing his pipe. We're not going
down without a fight. The revenant, however, stepped forward, its
crimson eyes locked on the man. This is my domain.
Now your rain ends here, itsts. The battle erupted in
a blur of chaos. The Revenant tore through the hounds
with savage glee, its claws rendering their shadowy forms. Caleb
swung his pipe, holding its own, holding his own despite
the overwhelming odds. Mia focused on the man, her every
instinct instinct, screaming that he was the true threat. You
can't win, the man said, as he dodged her attacks
within human speed. Crimson is eternal, We're an evolution itself.
Mere ignored him, pressing her assault. Each strike of the
knife sent a pulse of energy through the air, her
connection to Crimson growing stronger with every movement. The netsus
pulsed violently. If they react into her presence, you feel it,
don't you, The man taunted. The power it's already yours.
All you have to do is surrender. Mia faulted for
a spit second. The pull of the necks is stronger
than ever, the promise of power of control. It was intoxicating.
But then she thought of Ethan, of Caleb, the count
of the countless others Crimson had destroyed. I'd rather die,
she starred. She lunged, driving the knife into the man's chest.
He staggered, Crimson, lights spilling from the wound, but his
smile remained. She can't kill an idea, he whispered, before
dissolving into mist. With the mad gone, the hounds faltered,
their forms flickering. The remnant roared, dispatching the last of them,
before turning to Mia. The Nexus, it said, strike now,
while it's vulnerable. Mia ran towards the towering construct, a
knife glowing bright to her step. She could feel its
energy coursing through her, threatening to consumer. Are you sure
about this, Caleb shouted, I have to do this, Mia said,
get back. Caleb hesitated, but obeyed, pulling the revenant with him.
Mia raised the knife, the Nexus's glow intensifying, as if
it was aware of her intent. For a moment, she hesitated,
the power, calling to her, offering her a place among
the immortals. No, she whispered, driving the knife into the
heart of the nexus. The room exploded with light. A
deafening roar filled the chamber as the nexus convulsed its veins,
rupturing and spewing crimson light. The ground shook violently, cracks
spreading through the walls and floors. Mia felt the energy
surged through her, threatening to tear her apart, but she
held on, focusing every ounce of her will on serving
Crimsons power. The nextus let out one final pulse before
collapsing in on itself, the light fading into darkness. When
the dust settled, Mia was on her knees, the knife
knife clattering to the ground beside her. Caleb brushed to
her side, helping her to her feet. She did it,
he said, his voice filled with arm with awe. The
Revenant stood nearby, its crimson glow dimmed but not gone. Impressive,
it said, But your victory is temporary. Power like this
never truly dies, and we'll be ready. Mia said, her
voice firm. The Revenant nodded, its form beginning to fade.
Our bargain is complete. Do not call upon me again.
With that, it vanished, leaving them alone in the ruined chamber.
They found it even in the nearby room, unconscious but alive.
Caleb carried them as they made their way through made
their way out of the theater, the night air cold
and crisp against their skin. As they walked away, Mead
glanced back at the buildings, It's facade crumbling. She knew
the fight wasn't over, but for now they had won.
Where do we go from here, Caleb asked Meah looked him,
determination burning in her eyes. We find the others, everyone Crimson, hurt.
We make sure they never come back together. They disappeared
into the night, the first rays of dawn breaking over
the city. People at sidcut in the su