Chapter 13: Leon’s First True Power Surge – Breaking the Chains

The battlefield was a storm of chaos.

Bloodfang warriors surged through the ruined terrain, their crimson banners slicing through the darkened sky. Leon's forces clashed with them, the sounds of steel meeting flesh echoing through the night.

But none of it mattered.

Because right now, Leon was facing death itself.

General Varkos Bloodfang, the butcher of a thousand battles, stood before him. His abyssal greatsword gleamed under the light of the blood-red sky.

Leon had never faced an opponent like this.

A true warlord. A monster in human form.

Varkos's grin was sharp, his aura suffocating. "Not running, Supreme Leader?"

Leon wiped the blood from his lips. "Not my style."

The warlord chuckled. "Good. That means I get to enjoy this."

Then—he moved.

A blur of abyssal steel.

Faster than Leon's mind could process.

Varkos's blade came down, aiming to carve him apart.

Supreme Instinct – The Next Step

Leon wasn't fast enough.

Even with Supreme Instinct, his body couldn't react in time.

But his mind could.

The moment Varkos swung, Leon saw it.

Not just the attack—but the flow of movement, the trajectory of the strike, the point of impact.

A fraction of a second before it happened.

Supreme Instinct was evolving.

Leon moved, not with his body—but with his mind.

Phase Shift.

His form blurred, flickering just out of reach—and Varkos's blade slammed into the ground, carving a deep fissure into the earth.

Leon reappeared behind him.

His foot slammed into the warlord's back—but Varkos barely budged.

Instead, he spun—faster than Leon expected.

A backhand strike crashed against Leon's ribs, sending him skidding across the ground.

Leon coughed, struggling to his feet. The strength difference was insane.

[Selene]:"Leon, combat adaptation is increasing. Your body is synchronizing with Supreme Instinct at a higher level."

Leon exhaled.

That meant only one thing.

He needed to push further.

The Next Awakening – Breaking the Chains

Varkos rotated his sword, eyes gleaming. "You're fast, I'll give you that. But you don't have the strength to match me."

Leon's fingers curled. "Let's change that."

The energy within him—it wasn't at its peak.

He could feel it, restrained, like chains wrapped around his very being.

But he had broken chains before.

He would do it again.

Leon closed his eyes.

[Selene]:"Warning: Supreme Limiters are in place. Removing them may cause permanent effects."

Leon smirked. "I'm not planning to stay the same forever."

"Break them."

System Notification – Supreme Path ExpansionRestrictions on Supreme Energy removedPhysical capacity increasedSupreme Energy Flow unlocked

Leon's body ignited.

Not with fire, not with light—but with pure, unfiltered Supreme Force.

His breath came slow and steady. His vision sharpened. Every muscle, every fiber of his being felt lighter.

And then—he vanished.

Leon vs. Varkos – The Counterattack

Varkos barely had time to react.

Leon was on him in an instant.

No wasted movements. No hesitation.

His fist struck Varkos's ribs, then his knee shot into his stomach.

The warlord's eyes widened.

For the first time—he staggered.

Leon didn't stop.

He followed through, twisting mid-air—his foot slammed into the side of Varkos's head.

The warlord was sent flying, crashing into the ruined remains of a stone pillar.

The battlefield froze.

Bloodfang warriors stared in shock.

Their leader—the undefeatable warlord—had been thrown back.

Karos let out a low whistle. "Now that's a statement."

The War Takes a Turn

Varkos rose slowly, dust falling from his shoulders. He wiped the blood from his lips. Then—he laughed.

"Now you're getting interesting, Supreme Leader."

Leon didn't respond. He knew this fight wasn't over.

Because something had changed.

The Bloodfang warriors, once filled with unwavering confidence, were hesitating.

Their leader—was not invincible.

Leon smirked.

"Time to finish this."

He stepped forward—but then he felt it.

A presence beyond anything he had sensed before.

Something watching. Waiting.

The battlefield wasn't the only thing shifting.

Something bigger was moving in the Abyss.

Meanwhile… Celeste's Memories Fully Return

Celeste woke with a sharp gasp, her heart pounding.

She clutched the sheets beneath her, her body trembling.

Memories.

Rushing back like a tidal wave.

Leon.

Her Leon.

She remembered everything.

Tears burned in her eyes. "I have to find him."

She had lost him once.

She wouldn't lose him again.

No matter what it took.