"My Lord of Skies Horus can manipulate everything in the air."
"So, the question is, what is the sky?"
"To , even this land floats within the void."
Thus, there's no true "land" in the absolute sense... everything Frey sees is a servant to her Lord of Skies!
The sky isn't just wind; it's a position, a relative concept.
Ultimate Skills are much the sa.
A seemingly simple title like "Lord of Sothing" depends heavily on the wielder's capabilities.
"Like this!"
Under Frey's control, the entire firmant seed to bend to her will.
Rocks and soil reassembled into a massive mountain, only to transform, in a flicker of Frey's thought, into an asteroid dozens of kiloters long.
What stunned Carrion even more was that this asteroid bore flowing rivers, grasslands, forests, and even a ticulously crafted miniature city.
Whoosh!
But soon, the asteroid disintegrated into countless elents, returning to their original places.
Mountains reford, rivers returned, and even the displaced flora and fauna were gently placed back by Frey.
"This is my Lord of Skies Horus!"
Much like Horus's fad all-seeing eyes, Frey's acquisition of this Ultimate Skill granted her imnse computational power and mastery over magicules.
"Tangible earth and mountains, intangible lightning, storms, and even light itself."
As if to prove her point, the surrounding light twisted, thick clouds blotted out the sky, and a double darkness enveloped the world.
At that mont, to Carrion, Frey seed like a world-destroying monster, utterly terrifying.
Huff…
As Frey concluded her display of Lord of Skies's power, Carrion remained staring into the distance, dazed.
"Now, give your answer."
"Do I even need to think about it?"
Carrion was completely under Frey's thumb.
First, she beat him senseless, showing him the harsh reality.
Refuse, and it's death.
The logic was simple, and Carrion wasn't foolish enough to miss it... he'd had no real choice from the start.
Her display of terrifying physical prowess and Ultimate Skill was to show the benefits of joining Damien's side.
"I'm not so foolish as to be blind to the situation."
"You're right... this is a rare opportunity. If I don't seize it, I'll regret it forever."
Now, it all hinged on the attitude of this Damien Frey spoke of.
Would he accept Carrion's allegiance, and could he offer the sa level of attention as he did Frey?
'This is the world, huh? It's so vast…'
When had the proud and confident Lion King started worrying about whether soone would accept him?
"Well done, Frey."
"Who?!"
Carrion jumped at the sudden voice.
He looked at Frey, only to see the Sky Queen bowing respectfully to a man with an unprecedented level of deference.
"Isn't this the lion from Guy and Rudra's ga?"
Velzard appeared alongside Damien, assuming he was here to recruit soone significant... only to find it was him.
"Your Excellency is…"
Carrion found Velzard vaguely familiar but couldn't quite place her.
As for the "ga" she ntioned, he had no clue.
This wasn't the ti to dwell on it.
"Right, you're that woman by the Lord of Darkness's side!"
Suddenly, it clicked for Carrion.
He recalled seeing Velzard at a Demon Lord banquet long ago, accompanying Guy.
Back then, he hadn't paid her much mind.
Who'd have thought, years later, she'd appear with Damien?
"You recognize , huh?"
Velzard waved dismissively. "But don't get it twisted... I have nothing to do with Guy."
She and Guy didn't have that kind of relationship.
Her words were to clarify to Carrion that Damien wasn't tied to Guy, nor was he the Lord of Darkness's subordinate.
"Who exactly are you…"
"Let introduce her."
Damien said, "This is Velzard, sister of Veldanava the Star King Dragon, once a True Dragon, now the Frost Dragon God."
"???"
The string of titles left Carrion's mind buzzing.
Sister of Veldanava the Star King Dragon?
True Dragon?
Frost Dragon God?
Carrion had suspected Velzard, who'd appeared with Guy, was no ordinary figure.
But this was too much!
Even the Storm Dragon alone was enough to make Carrion tremble.
Now, soone even more formidable had appeared!
"You forgot the most important part."
Velzard smiled, wrapping her arms around Damien's, staking her claim. "I'm Damien's now."
"…"
Carrion was at a loss for how to respond.
Velzard's declaration left Damien sowhat exasperated.
He tried to pull his arm free, but she held on tightly.
Ahem. "In any case, I accept your allegiance."
"And don't worry... I never mistreat those who sincerely submit."
Damien added, "The Lycanthrope you sent into the forest are fine. They're currently guests in my city."
"Is that so?"
Carrion's eyes lit up. "My deepest thanks, Lord Damien."
"Please forgive my earlier probing. The incidents in the forest had on edge."
"No matter."
Damien understood Carrion's concerns.
All he wanted was a clear stance.
Fools like those from Falmuth, who overestimated themselves, Damien had no qualms about crushing... he despised stupidity.
But those with discernnt, like Albis…
As long as they didn't cross his bottom line with egregious acts, Damien was willing to give them a chance.
Of course, character was key.
Traitors or disloyal ingrates like Youm? Damien would never accept them.
Yes, that's right... I'm talking about you, Youm!
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