Chapter 333: [Bonus] A Temporary Passage to Wrath, Aghast Silence (Gore)

Due to Kieran's simultaneous activation of Death Avoidance and Vim Restoration, as well as Fervor Augmentation that somehow activated without his doing, a deviant presence appeared behind Kieran.

Though vague and completely unknown, Soulless felt trepidation as he stared into its eyes as dark as the bottomless abyss. This darkness was soon overtaken by a sinister crimson glow capable of inducing despair in even the most stoic of beings.

This figure was hunched over, partly emaciated, yet it seemed to radiate boundless power as its thin razor-sharp claws pierced the ground around Kieran like a cage. 

However, if one looked closely, it'd become apparent that this near-intangible figure was restricted by a set of ancient chains.

The number of chains present was so high, it was impossible to count them.