Chapter - 49

The air grew heavy. A deep, guttural sound echoed from the shadows beyond the trees. Then, from the darkness, something emerged.

A massive creature stepped forward, its glowing red eyes burning like embers in the night. Its throat pulsed with eerie light, a faint, ominous glow illuminating the veins running down its neck. Small trees and vines twisted all over its monstrous body, as if the entire forest had fused with its flesh.

The creature let out a low, rumbling laugh.

"I am happy to meet you again, Kaito Asura."

Kaito’s breath slowed. Again?

His mind raced, trying to recall if he had ever seen this being before. But before he could think further, the air around him thickened with an overwhelming presence.

This wasn’t just some monster. This thing controlled the trees.

And now, it was standing in his way.