Makareth finally swallowed the bitter pill of reality.
Among the Archlords, he wasn't just miles behind an invincible powerhouse like Kraken; even fighting alongside teammates like Elara and Kaedros was a struggle. Especially Elara—Makareth couldn't shake the terrifying suspicion that she could drop him in a single heartbeat if she wanted to.
Isabella remained silent, her gaze fixed on the colossal silhouette dominating the horizon, her mind blank with shock. She had always known there was a gap between her and Orion. But until this moment, she hadn't grasped the true nature of that distance. It wasn't just a gap in power; it was a difference in species. He was a god in the heavens, and she was merely dust on the earth, forced to crane her neck just to catch a glimpse of his shadow.
