The desert shook.
No,nthe entire Gate trembled.
The Desert Tyrant Worm slowly raised its enormous head toward the crimson sky as black veins spread across every inch of its body. The second mouth that had opened along its neck stretched wider, revealing rows of jagged fangs dripping with thick black saliva.
Its six amber eyes locked onto Reiji.
Then it smiled.
Ding!
[Warning!]
[Anomaly Synchronization Complete.]
[Fusion Rate: 100%.]
[Warning!]
[Boss has gained a unique Anomaly Ability.]
[Predator Domain (B+)]
The instant the notification disappeared...
BOOM!
An invisible pressure erupted from the Boss.
The surrounding sand collapsed. Even the air itself became heavy.
Reiji's knees bent slightly. "What the...?"
His breathing became difficult. It wasn't fear. It wasn't killing intent. It felt as though the entire desert had suddenly become heavier.
Every movement required noticeably more effort than before.
Even his mana circulation slowed.
"So that's your trick..."
