The moment my hand touched the creature, the world stopped recognizing me as human. Power detonated through the fractured realm with terrifying force, splitting the collapsing seal apart while silver light and ancient darkness spiraled violently around us. The bond between the creature and me snapped fully open at last, no longer restrained by chains, corruption, or centuries of imprisonment. And suddenly, everything returned. The force surging through my veins no longer felt foreign or uncontrollable. It moved through me like something ancient finally finding its rightful place again. The fractured ground beneath my feet cracked apart while glowing markings spread across my skin in burning silver patterns. The creature threw its head back and roared. The sound shook the collapsing worl

