As she desperately cried out her husband's name, Mabel flew to him in fear, feeling she might lose the most important man in her life.
As tears formed in her eyes, she saw the expression on his face change significantly as his level of soul cultivation rose.
A strange smile appeared on his face, and then he struck out with a sword in her direction.
Aiken's golden sword transformed into a black blade charged with dark energy. At the same time, his armor underwent the same transformation due to the spectral aura taking over his body.
Amidst this, she momentarily made the mistake of approaching him in desperation and was struck by his blow!
"Aaaagh!"
Aiken's sword struck one end of her waist, damaging part of her armor and injuring her body.
While this was happening, the specter was rapidly consuming Aiken's spirit, using it to strengthen itself while having a corporeal body to use.
His mentality was still chaotic, but as he grew stronger, he became more aware of some things.
