Just as Leonis's strike was about to land—
Karnyx suddenly tore open a spatial vortex, sweeping up his remaining subordinates without hesitation and vanishing in an instant.
The portal snapped shut almost faster than the eye could follow.
Leonis's attack hit nothing but air.
The blast of raw energy shattered the lingering turbulence, but the target was already gone—no trace left to chase.
"Damn it!"
He growled low, fury still simmering in his chest.
"Next time I see you… I'll tear you apart with my own hands."
Not far off, Ethan stood watching quietly.
His expression wasn't one of simple satisfaction—it was more like a calculated confirmation, the kind that came after a thorough field test.
This battle had been exactly that: a live combat trial for Leonis.
Tier 31, peak-level foundation.
A rare, aggression-based amplification ability that let him ramp up his output the longer the fight dragged on.
Combined with the synergy from his enhanced armor—
