A hush fell over the hall as Barbara and her remaining subordinates turned their attention toward Alex. But the man they had been facing moments ago was no longer there.
Where once stood a battle-ready warrior, now existed a figure wreathed in cosmic energy.
Alex's entire form had shifted into something otherworldly. His physical body had vanished, replaced by an astral projection, a silhouette of pulsating starlight.
His presence was nebulous, like a living constellation, a body woven from the very fabric of the universe. Only his eyes—piercing, glowing blue—remained distinctly visible, twin orbs of brilliance cutting through the dim hall like celestial beacons.
The most striking features were the wings—two meters in width—and two curved horns in astral form.
He was as serious as he could, as he was using his physique to his full potential.