Team descends into the mine beneath Raven Peak where ritual is taking place. Dark tunnels, demonic presence intensifying. Possessed Abigail encountered. Team fights through lesser demons and cultists. Moving toward central chamber where Belphegor waits.

Team prepares weapons, protective circles, and exorcism rituals for confrontation with Belphegor. Arthur arms himself with blessed sword from Frieda. Holy water, blessed ammunition, and sigils prepared. Team discusses strategy knowing they face demon lord. Arthur accepts he may not survive.

“You were crying.” The voice, expected yet still surprising, came from her right, and she couldn’t immediately see the person who spoke.

Team arrives at the abandoned mining town of Raven Peak. Description of dilapidated buildings, eerie atmosphere, church on hill. Evidence of demonic presence and ritual preparation. Team discovers Abigail is alive but changed. Recognition that demon lord Belphegor is involved.

Jake Martins ran down the alley, clutching the bag full of money tight against his chest.  Distant now was the sound of sirens, scouring the streets for sign of the Duke Station robber.

Mark smiled pleasantly, dipping his hand into the tray of olives and pulling one out.  Honestly, he considered the sweet fruit to be disgusting in the worst sort of way, but this was no time to be ungracious.  This was a time for cordiality, and more than a little discretion.

Delaphene, a greater demon, warns or confronts the team. Reference to demon siblings (Delaphene and Christoph). Cabin location serves as temporary shelter or investigation point. Team learns more about demon hierarchy and threat level.

Interlude chapter providing different perspective or flashback. May show cult operations, demon activities, or background on the conspiracy. Builds tension before major confrontation.

Team searches for Arthur who has gone to Raven Peak alone. They discover evidence of his trail and follow. Investigation reveals the abandoned mining town history and supernatural significance. Missing girls trail leads to the town. Team prepares for confrontation.