Black energy swirled violently around Ragon's body, enveloping him in an dark aura. His once-human features darkened as his skin turned completely black, resembling a shadowy demonic being. The raw power emanating from him made the air feel heavy, suffocating everyone in its radius.
Merton and his men froze, their mouths dropped at his transformation.
"What… what is this? Who are you?" Merton stammered, his voice faltering. He felt a shiver run down his spine, the sight of Ragon defying everything he had expected.
Ragon's glowing, red-tinted eyes snapped toward Merton, and for a moment in Merton's life he felt fear.
Merton's men exchanged panicked glances, unsure whether to flee or stand their ground. This was unlike anything they had ever seen.
Merton, despite his initial hesitation, gritted his teeth and steadied himself. He clenched his fists, forcing the fear from his mind.