The remnants of the battle still lingered in the air, a palpable tension woven into the cosmic energy surrounding the Realm Lord and his army. The summoning circle, which had once been shattered, flickered back into existence as if driven by one final act of defiance right under the empress. The Devil King's monstrous hand, clawing at the edges of reality, sought to emerge fully into the universe holding now caged empress in his palm. His deep, malevolent laughter echoed once more, a chilling reminder of the darkness that sought to consume everything.
But it wasn't over yet.
