Vergil appeared before the Rainbow Bridge shortly after leaving the human world. The Bifröst remained suspended over the eastern region of Sparda, trapped between Qliphoth's monumental roots and surrounded by temporary structures erected by demonic engineers. The bridge had stopped trying to return to the Nine Realms, but it still released regular pulses of multicolored energy that made the sky of the Demon Realm appear divided between two incompatible realities.
He spent several seconds observing the work.
Groups of demons analyzed the outer runes without touching them directly. Several newly transformed Valkyries patrolled the perimeter and instructed anyone who became too curious to keep their distance. Around the base, Qliphoth's smaller roots entered the golden structures and disappeared inside the dimensional connection, deepening the illicit link she had created with Yggdrasil.
Mjölnir vibrated at his waist.
Vergil placed one hand over the handle.
