Honor's transformation was completed with an eruption that made the atmosphere itself recoil. His figure blazed with power drawn from eight thousand burning souls, each one consumed to fuel amplification beyond normal limits.
The deathly aura surrounding him manifested visibly as black and grey waves that distorted light itself. His amber eyes behind the wyvern helm shone with intensity, suggesting something beyond consciousness, instinct, and primal drive pushing aside human hesitation.
Honor's massive frame took one step before turning into a blur, and the ground where he stood produced cracks.
Reinhard barely registered the approach before Honor's fist appeared in front of him. Zenuken and Hjorleifa were swiftly brought in front before the fist crashed into them.
