Kayden tore through the fabric of space, arriving near the planet's core in a series of effortless leaps. His thoughts were scattered, his focus elsewhere, and his aura—raw and unchecked—flooded the surroundings. It had been eons since Kayden last released his full presence, leaving even seasoned mages completely unaware of its sheer magnitude. The moment he appeared, it felt like an omnipotent sun had risen above the city. None of the gathered mages, not even those at the ninth ray and ninth realm, could move. They were frozen, overwhelmed by the oppressive force emanating from him.
"Thoth," Kayden called out absentmindedly. Instantly, the mage materialized beside him, entirely unaffected by the oppressive aura.
"Kayden," Thoth greeted, his voice calm but curious. "What happened to your aura?"
