The beat grew louder.
Not just audible.
But felt in the bones.
In the breath.
In the soul.
Aurelia stood at the front line, now so close to that figure that the red light from the creature's body reflected in her eyes.
But the light within her.
Did not waver.
The figure slowly stepped out of the massive heart structure.
Each movement made the space around them tremble.
As if this place… bowed to it.
"It has been so long…"
Its voice echoed.
But not wild.
Rather… controlled.
Calm.
Dangerous.
Aurelia stared straight ahead.
"Who are you really?"
The figure stopped.
Tilted its head slightly.
As if considering the question.
"The wrong question."
It smiled faintly.
"What you should ask… is who you are."
Ragnar scoffed.
"I hate types like this."
He stepped forward.
But Aurelia raised her hand slightly.
Stopping him.
"He's not an ordinary enemy."
Ragnar grinned.
"Good. More fun."
Kael crossed his arms.
His eyes never left the figure.
"He's not attacking."
