The Truth of the Gate
The battlefield shook as the commander unleashed his full power.
Dark energy surged around him, forming a massive aura that distorted the air itself. The pressure alone forced several members of the team to step back.
Kael held his ground.
But he understood now.
This wasn't just a battle.
It was a test.
And a trap.
"You said this gate was created to draw me out," Kael said, his voice steady despite the chaos.
The commander nodded.
"Yes."
Kael glanced briefly toward the massive core behind him.
"And you're protecting it."
"Correct."
Kael's eyes sharpened.
"Why?"
For the first time, the commander hesitated slightly.
Then he answered.
"Because this gate is not just an entry point."
Kael felt something shift.
"It's a connection," the commander continued. "A bridge to a world your father once ruled."
Silence filled the battlefield.
Leon frowned.
"What are you talking about?"
Seraphine's expression darkened.
"He means…"
Kael finished the sentence.
"The Abyss realm."
The commander nodded.
"Yes."
The realization hit Kael immediately.
This wasn't just an invasion.
This was a reconstruction.
Someone was trying to reopen the path to the Abyss itself.
Kael clenched his fist.
"Then I'll destroy it."