Tremors that shook the very fabric of existence reached the Emperor's ears. His organs churned under that unexpected pressure, worsening his state, opening countless internal injuries.
An immense external pressure also weighed on the Emperor, combining its power with the distant, unexpected attack, threatening to bring him down. Yet, he didn't fall.
Something massive had unfolded on the other battlefield. Something equally great had filled the Emperor's surroundings, but none of that ever affected his thoughts. His mind was clear, focused on a singular task.
Nothing but glowing, darker-than-black waves of darkness surrounded the Emperor, constantly washing over him and attempting to submerge him. He had never faced anything so great, but that couldn't reach his thoughts, either.
