章 159: Inflated Ego

The central building shook before an overwhelming power, as if the structure itself were being challenged by cosmic forces. The entrance gate, unable to withstand the pressure, exploded into a shower of scattered pieces. A figure was thrown out like a kite whose strings had been cut, gasping and expelling blood in its trajectory. The figure's body collided violently with the ground, which gave way under the impact, creating a deep crack with the earth rising.

Slow steps, coming from inside the building while approaching, reverberated in the eerie silence within the village. The earth settled, and an old figure with his clothes stained with his own blood stood up with a cold and sinister look.