The two remaining demons stood frozen, their muscles tensed with instinctual dread. Julius could see it—the pure, unfiltered terror in their eyes. Their bravado was gone, replaced by the animal understanding that they stood before something far beyond their comprehension.
"Appraisal."
[Jiali - Level 215]
[Bovathius- Level 202]
"H-He's a hero?"
"Everyone always uses that word." Julius muttered. The blue light fading from his eyes. "I wonder what it actually means in this world?"
Julius took a step forward, and the ground cracked beneath his heel. Black lightning spiraled around his frame like writhing snakes; violet flames still flickered across his fingers. His eyes… they were voids now—killing intent wrapped in madness.
The left demon twitched, took half a step back.
"You're trembling," Julius said, his voice soft, almost amused. "Do you understand yet?"
Neither answered.
Julius's eyes narrowed.
"Do you understand what's going to happen to you?"
