Power surged toward the serpent like a tidal wave, flooding its massive body with raw, unfiltered energy. Its magical strength skyrocketed in an instant, reaching a terrifying peak.
But even as the creature's aura grew more monstrous by the second, Ethan and the others—Elira, Ataneya, Seraphina—stood their ground without a flicker of fear.
They'd seen this before.
Back in the Nethora world, they'd hunted down Crimson Ultimate Heroes under far worse conditions. This wasn't new. This wasn't intimidating.
"Don't give it a chance," Ethan said coldly, his voice like steel. Then, without hesitation, he launched himself forward.
He could feel it—his own power was right on the edge. He was so close to Tier 15 he could practically taste it. All he needed now… was the spark.
And that spark?
Was battle.
He wasn't going to hold back. He was going to throw himself into the fire and let the pressure of a Tier 15 SS-rank force him to evolve.
BOOM!
RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!
