Varyn's killing intent exploded.
"You think this will save you?!"
He attacked.
Faster than before.
Stronger.
But now—
Kael could keep up.
Liora moved beside him, her strikes precise and lethal.
Their movements synchronized perfectly.
[Bond Sync active.]
[Combat efficiency increased.]
Varyn stepped back.
For the first time—
He was pressured.
Impossible.
Unacceptable.
"I will end this!"
He gathered all his power into one strike.
A final blow.
Kael saw it.
One opening.
One chance.
Enough.
"Now!"
Liora attacked.
Varyn blocked.
But—
Kael stepped in.
Ignoring everything.
Pain.
Risk.
Death.
His hand pierced forward.
Straight through Varyn's chest.
Silence.
[Target eliminated.]
A massive surge of energy exploded within Kael.
His vision turned white.
Power flooded every part of his body.
[Major Absorption Complete.]
+25 Power
+5 Skill Points
[Level Up.]
Tier 1 → Tier 2
Energy erupted around him.
Wind spiraled violently.
The hall trembled.
Kael stood at the center—
Transformed.
Stronger.
Colder.
Unstoppable.
He looked down at Varyn's corpse.
"I told you."
His voice was calm.
"I would take everything back."
The remaining disciples dropped to their knees.
Trembling.
Terrified.
Kael lifted his gaze.
Then looked at Liora.
Their eyes met.
A silent understanding.
[New Objective Unlocked:]
Establish Dominance.
Kael smiled faintly.
"Good."
"Let's begin."