Chapter 68: Mictlantecuhtli? Another death god
Axel felt the weight of the oppressive energy thickening with every step deeper into the cave. The presence of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox had been overwhelming enough, but now it was clear that whatever lay ahead dwarfed even Kurama's formidable power. Doubt clawed at Axel's mind, urging him to turn back, but two things anchored his resolve.
The first was the growing, suffocating energy that increased with every step, a testament to the power that awaited him. The second was the notification that hovered before his eyes.
**[You are about to enter the final part of this trial. Prepare yourself.]**
The notification felt like a ticking clock, counting down the seconds to his fate. Axel clenched his fists, reassuring himself of his strength. He had fought against beasts, monsters, and gods before, and now, with his system fully powered and an army at his side, how bad could this final test be?
