Ryo gripped the blade from the Orb, his golden eyes fixed on the darkened horizon. Suddenly, a familiar voice resonated in his mind, clear and calm.
> Kaelen (telepathy): "My Lord… I've detected signs of two other Demon Lords. They are beginning to prepare to advance toward Ashen."
Ryo frowned, focused:
> Ryo: "Are they already on their way?"
> Kaelen: "Not yet, my Lord. But their mobilization is imminent. They are still unaware of the extent of your power."
Ryo gave a slight smile, a determined glint in his eyes:
> Ryo: "Perfect… this is the ideal moment to test my weapon and my skills."
Morvath and Azrakel exchanged respectful glances, acknowledging their Lord's decision:
> Morvath: "My Lord… we will support you and observe your techniques."
Azrakel: "Yes, Lord Ryo. Show them the true strength of the King of Ashen."
Ryo raised the blade, the runes on the Orb glowing with intense light. Every fiber of his being vibrated with energy, ready to unleash his full power.
> Ryo (thinking): "Let's see how far my skills can go… Ashen will witness the true power of a King."
A breeze swept across the ground, and even the air seemed to shiver under the latent power. The King of Ashen was ready to reveal all that he could achieve.
---
Ryo focused and, with a swift motion, opened a dimensional portal to appear beside Kaelen. The cold, supernatural light of the Guardian illuminated his calm yet vigilant features.
> Kaelen: "My Lord… the information is clear. Two Demon Lords are heading toward us, each leading an army. Their total number exceeds fifty thousand demons."
Ryo scanned the horizon, his golden eyes catching every movement, every ripple in the air. A spark of excitement flickered in his gaze.
> Ryo: "Fifty thousand… Perfect. This is exactly the kind of test I need for my weapon and my powers."
Kaelen slightly bowed his head, respectful but alert:
> Kaelen: "My Lord… it will be a difficult battle. Even with your strength, their numbers and coordination are impressive."
Ryo gripped the blade from the Orb and slowly spun it, the runes glowing with every rotation. The air around them vibrated with latent power:
> Ryo: "I know. But it's time to show these Demon Lords what it means to challenge the King of Ashen. Morvath, Azrakel… are you ready to follow me?"
> Morvath: "Always, my Lord."
Azrakel: "We will march by your side, until the last breath."
Ryo took a deep breath, feeling the power circulate through his body and the blade. He was ready.
> Ryo: "Then let us prepare. Let the true power of Ashen be unleashed."
Behind them, even the wind seemed to pause, as if the elements themselves were holding their breath, waiting for the storm that Ryo was about to unleash.