Chapter 14: Awakening the Abyss

The Warden let out a final, ragged growl before collapsing, its monstrous frame dissolving into black mist.

Ren stood over the fading corpse, his breath steady, his mind sharper than ever.

[Abyssal Warden Defeated.]
[Absorbing Core Energy…]

A surge of raw power burst through his veins. It wasn’t just strength—it was domination. His connection to the Abyss had deepened.

The system’s notification burned into his vision:

[Void Monarch System: Stage 2 Unlocked.]
[New Ability Acquired: Abyssal Dominion.]

Ren’s fingers clenched, feeling the shift in his very being. His body was adapting—evolving beyond human limitations. He could feel the whispers of the Abyss, the pulse of the darkness beneath his skin.

Oris watched from a distance, his usual smirk replaced by something closer to concern.

"He’s growing too fast."

Ren exhaled, his irises flickering with a faint, eerie glow.

"If this is just the first Gate… then what lies beyond?"

The abyss… was calling.