Recount of The Void Summons

Northern sat on the throne of the Void Palace, leaning on one hand as he observed the dimly lit hall, where the ever-present azure flames danced in their usual silent rhythm.

Beyond the flickering fire stood all his summons.

Night Terror, Black Mamba, Revant, Bairan, Shard Creeper, Light of Featherstone, and the Plague of Blood.

Spirit Linen—the star's apparel—was absent. It had not participated in the battle within the dungeon either.

Northern scrutinized each of them, his gaze sharp and unyielding. He began with Night Terror.

The creature's lustrous black carapace bore crude marks, like the remnants of a vicious blade carving into metal armor. The crimson flames within his four eyes burned dimmer than usual—a clear sign of fatigue, the slow process of recovery still consuming him.