The battlefield fell silent.
Rei stood over the fading remnants of the Beast Sovereign, watching as his form disintegrated into pure energy.
> [Sovereign of Beasts: Eliminated]
[Power Absorption: Activated]
[New Skill Unlocked: Predator's Instinct]
A surge of new strength flowed into Rei's body. His senses sharpened—he could hear the distant heartbeat of a rat in a sewer, the wind shifting between buildings, the subtle vibrations of mana miles away.
But he had no time to enjoy it.
Because at that moment—
The sky split open.
A towering golden gateway materialized in the heavens, casting an ominous glow over the battlefield.
Rei narrowed his eyes.
He wasn't the only one watching this fight.
The other Sovereigns had seen him win.
And now, they were making their move.
A single, chilling thought crossed Rei's mind.
"The real war is about to begin."