I stepped to the side, watching with intense focus. From the system's description, I knew this was "the good stuff," but the term Legendary was relative. I needed to see the delta—the actual change in his power levels.
Five minutes passed in absolute silence. Hocken stood perfectly still, his form flickering as if he were digesting a heavy meal. Then, without warning, he threw his head back and let out a roar so terrifying it seemed to shake the very stars.
The aura he emitted shifted instantly. The air around him became dense and heavy, making it difficult for me to even draw a breath. I was forced to retreat ten meters just to escape the physical pressure of his presence. His body began to glow with a deep, obsidian light that had a strange, polished lustre to it.
"My Lord… this… this is…" He sounded overwhelmed, his voice echoing with a new, resonant power.
I nodded, gesturing for him to stabilise himself before speaking. "Don't just shout. Give me the details."
