"This... this power..."
Rein struggled to prop himself up, a deep sword wound crossing his chest, the beating of his massive heart visible through the tear in his armor.
His gaze was filled with disbelief as he stared at the Radiant Warrior emerging from the dust. He was in utter shock.
The brief confrontation had only lasted for an instant. His full-force strike had only left a tiny mark on the Radiant Warrior's chest.
But that alone wasn't what terrified him.
What truly filled him with dread was seeing the shadow of the Nightmare Overlord in the Radiant Warrior's speed, strength, defense, and attacking style.
Yes, it was the same Nightmare Overlord who once suppressed the entire Nightmare Legion with absolute power—the being once known as the most powerful Sovereign of all living creatures!
"Dream Spirit Empire... what have they done?!"
