A few months later, in the Etherium Realm:
The treasure and creatures Maximus bought from the Void Auction were secretly delivered.
As Maximus looked at the Shadow Elder slowly emerging before him, he couldn't help but feel the pressure.
This was a genuine Tier 11 being.
Although the Shadow Elder only had a glimpse over the River of Shadows, their sheer strength could crush anyone below them.
If not for the temporary control seal provided by the Void Auction, this monster could have ravaged the Etherium Realm into pieces.
"Come here," Maximus ordered.
He needed to initiate the recognition ceremony quickly, or the Shadow Beast might break free from the temporary seal.
…
A few days later, Maximus successfully completed the recognition ceremony, placing the Shadow Elder within his own shadow.
"Now it's safe..." Maximus thought with a smile.
With such a powerful bodyguard, Maximus felt he could go anywhere.
