Rex stood amidst the stillness of the battlefield, the victorious rush still coursing through him. The debris of the fight lay scattered around him, and yet his mind was caught in the flood of level-up notifications flashing before his eyes.
He had known this moment would come, but to actually experience it, this surge of power was awe-inspiring. The reward for his trials was more than just an increase in strength; it was the unlocking of Aegis of Eternity, the defensive skill he'd longed for since he began his journey.
Rex had always been quick on his feet, and his strength had never failed him. But defense? He'd never really had an ability to protect himself fully until now. Aegis of Eternity was the answer to his most pressing vulnerability. The idea of being able to create a bubble where time itself stood still, where damage simply didn't matter... It was something beyond his imagination.
