At the same time, the serpent wrapped around Nero.
Its body tightened.
Nero's expression didn't change.
Darkness spread from his body.
The serpent's movement slowed.
Nero's sword appeared inside the darkness.
SHING!
The serpent released him.
Nero landed.
The final beast roared.
It charged.
Nero didn't retreat.
He ran toward it.
The distance between them disappeared.
The beast raised its enormous arm.
Nero lowered his body.
The attack passed over him.
His sword moved upward.
Slash!
The beast stumbled.
Nero continued.
One step.
Two.
Three.
His swordsmanship became increasingly fluid.
The more he fought, the more naturally Darkness responded to his movements.
He wasn't simply using the Law.
He was learning it through battle.
Every attack taught him something.
Every defense showed him another possibility.
Every fallen beast provided more Darkness for him to assimilate.
Eventually—
BOOM!
The final creature collapsed.
Nero stood among the fallen monsters.
