Ding!
[You have left the safe zone of the "Forsaken" kingdom.]
Sam stepped beyond the borders of the kingdom after finishing his talk with Seraphine and Belle.
The so-called "gate" system that the [Eternal] group—and probably other factions—were planning to set up wasn't active yet.
That meant he could still move freely without anyone tracking him.
Once he was far enough away from the kingdom's walls and the crowds faded behind him, he activated his skill.
Hatred Wings!
The power burst out instantly, and two massive wings unfolded from his back.
They stretched wide, dark and radiant at the same time, the feathers rippling like shadows burning with embers.
There was no pain, but he could feel something new—an undercurrent of hatred trickling faintly through his veins.
It wasn't overwhelming, not even close.
But it was there, quiet and cold, like venom slowly threading through his body.
'Weird.'