Chapter 20 – The Guild's True Face
When Arjun exited the Rift—
The city was in ruins.
Hunters stared at him in disbelief.
He was standing.
Alone.
Behind him—
A towering demon shadow knelt.
Whispers spread instantly.
"Monster…"
"Is he even human?"
Then black vehicles surrounded him.
The Obsidian Circle Guild stepped out.
This time—
No fake smiles.
The leader spoke coldly.
"You're coming with us."
Arjun didn't move.
"That wasn't a request."
Several high-rank hunters surrounded him.
Director Arvind was nowhere in sight.
The system flashed urgently.
[Hostility Confirmed]
[Ambush Detected]
[Forced Evolution Probability: Rising]
Arjun exhaled slowly.
So this was their plan.
Wait until he was weakened.
Capture him.
The guild leader smirked.
"You belong to power greater than yourself."
Arjun's eyes darkened.
"No."
The shadows behind him expanded unnaturally.
"You belong in it."
The Demon Commander shadow stepped forward.
Hunters froze.
For the first time—
Fear shifted direction.
The guild realized their mistake.
And above the city—
The sky cracked once more.
Something far greater than demons was watching.
[Monarch Awakening Progress: 35%]