“Kid, just charge forward—I’ll clear the way!”

“Thank you, senior!”

With a commanding wave, Odin unleashed a surge of powerful lightning magic, obliterating the horde of dangerous creatures blocking Leon’s path. A clear path to the sealing site was carved out in the midst of the chaos.

Leon advanced at full speed, gripping his blade. With Odin safeguarding his flanks, he had no fear of an ambush.

As he neared the site of the seal, Leon coated his Lightning Cloud Blade with Dry Bird Oil, creating a razor-sharp layer of electrical energy that pulsed with overwhelming power. Grasping the blade with both hands, he activated the fourth gate of the Nine Infernos, Divine Speed. His movement became so fast that even the sharpest eyes could barely follow his trajectory.

Shadow, standing at the center of the sealing site, remained unnervingly calm. It was as if he had predicted Leon’s arrival.

Though Shadow’s face was hidden beneath his dark robe, Leon could sense the utter confidence radiating from him. This man, who stood unmoving even as Leon closed in, clearly believed himself untouchable.