While Ace Kurotsuchi's battle against the unbreakable seal continued inside the hidden chamber, Malachar, the creator of the Rune of Eldertide, was not idle. Outside the chamber, within the depths of the demon realm, he was orchestrating his next malevolent move. Malachar had gathered the Covenant of Shadows, a group of corrupted beings who shared his dark ambitions. He addressed them with a sinister smile, his eyes filled with malevolent anticipation. "The time is ripe for our next move," Malachar proclaimed, his voice dripping with malevolence. "The Rune's power continues to grow, and the acceleration of time within the chamber plays into our hands. Ace Kurotsuchi may be trapped, but his confinement is our opportunity." One member of the Covenant questioned, "What do you have in mind, Malachar?" Malachar's grin widened, revealing a sense of sinister delight. "We shall unleash the Rune's malevolence upon the demon realm. With Ace incapacitated, the realm will be thrown into chaos, and we shall seize control." Another member voiced concern, "But what about the other realms? Won't they be affected by the Rune's power as well?" Malachar's laughter echoed through the chamber. "Indeed, they will, and that is precisely our intention. The chaos will spread beyond the demon realm, affecting other dimensions and sowing discord wherever it touches." The Covenant of Shadows nodded in agreement, their allegiance to Malachar unwavering. They had embraced the darkness and were ready to carry out his malevolent plan. As Malachar's machinations continued to unfold, the fate of not only the demon realm but also other dimensions hung in the balance. With Ace Kurotsuchi trapped within the hidden chamber and time moving at an accelerated pace, the malevolent storm that Malachar had unleashed threatened to engulf all realms in its darkness. Outside the chamber, Zara, the Council of Captains, and Kyokuske remained unaware of the impending threat. They were focused on their own efforts to locate Yua and the missing amulet, but the shadow of Malachar's scheme loomed ever closer, threatening to plunge them all into chaos.