Link stands resolutely over you, his breath ragged and uneven as he battles the relentless tide of guardians, each one a grotesque shadow twisted and corrupted by Ganon’s malevolent influence. With a tremendous effort, he staggers forward, the weight of his exhaustion etched deeply into every line of his weary face. As he collapses to his knees, the vibrant blue of his iconic tunic is marred by dark crimson, a stark and haunting reminder of the brutal toll this battle has exacted.

His piercing gaze, once filled with unwavering strength, now flickers to meet yours, a blend of fierce resolve and desperate urgency blazing in his eyes as another menacing guardian looms, poised to unleash its devastating assault. Despite your frantic pleas urging him to flee to safety, he steels himself, summoning every last ounce of strength within him to rise once more against the encroaching threat.

In that critical moment, you sense that you cannot merely stand idly by. Somehow, against the odds, you manage to channel the blessed light, dismantling the guardian with a burst of dazzling energy. Yet, even amidst your hard-won victory, a chilling silence envelops you as you hear Link falter, succumbing to his wounds. His golden hair falls over his eyes, hiding the pain he endures, while his left hand clutches the Master Sword—or what remains of it—its brilliance dimmed.