As Orion's consciousness expanded, claiming the ocean mile by mile, the expressions on Coraline, Corren, and Vaelor's faces shifted from wariness to sheer stupefaction.
Is this the power that drove out a Goddess?
They said nothing, but the fear in their eyes was loud enough.
Bumpkins, Leonidas thought, smirking. Seeing the locals tremble was a rush, a confirmation that they were the apex predators now. But beneath the swagger, a bitter pill of envy dissolved in his gut.
The kid has grown too fast, Leonidas mused, steeling himself. Come on, Leo. You can't let the rookie leave you in the dust.
Beside him, Orion frowned. His mental probe had hit bottom—literally. At the crushing depths of the ocean floor, his senses collided with a barrier. It was dense, complex, and radiated a power that rivaled a Realm Guarding Formation.
"Coraline wasn't lying," Orion said, withdrawing his mind. His eyes narrowed in thought.
The silence stretched. Everyone waited for the verdict.
