Caelum's gaze remained fixed on the portal as it finally stabilized.
And from within it, emerged a massive warhorse followed by a knight seated upon it, whose very presence caused the surroundings to dim as if light itself was being suppressed by the overwhelming killing intent and dense dark energy radiating from him.
A faint laugh escaped Caelum.
"Haha… Asta."
At his call, Asta, the Divine Mystical Horse, manifested beside him, his arrival causing the surrounding mana to tremble slightly.
The Undead Knight observed him for a moment before speaking in a low voice.
"A young knight? No… you are not a knight."
As soon as those words fell, a concentrated killing intent surged outward, directed entirely at Caelum, attempting to crush his will and presence.
The Undead paused, a hint of confusion surfacing.
Caelum remained completely unaffected.
