The sky split open.
A spiral of black and red energy surged above the Citadel as Zayn emerged from the chamber, his feet lifting off the ground. The air around him crackled with power, warping space and time. His eyes glowed an eerie violet as the Devil Form took hold.
He could feel it—every heartbeat syncing with the System’s core. Every breath infused with raw magic.
[System Notice: Host Zayn Kairo – Devil Form Lv. 1 Active] [Duration Remaining: 12 minutes] [Energy Surge Detected – Incoming Hostiles]
They were already here.
The Grand Paladins of the West.
Seven warriors, clad in celestial armor and wielding weapons forged in divine fire, flew toward the ruins like a storm. Their leader, General Calrus, pointed his burning spear straight at Zayn.
“Zayn Kairo! You’ve forsaken your h
