NOVEL WEB Chapter 19: The Shadow’s Judgment
The guild leader's blade gleamed under the dimming light, but Katsumi didn't flinch. The shadows at his feet twisted and coiled, responding to his unspoken command. They wanted to challenge him? Fine. He would show them the difference between a hunter and a Sovereign.
With a flick of his wrist, the abyss roared to life. Shadow tendrils lashed out, disarming the nearest hunters in an instant. The guild leader lunged forward, sword aimed at Katsumi's heart, but before the blade could reach him, a wall of pure darkness materialized between them. The impact sent a shockwave through the streets, knocking weaker hunters off their feet. They were hopelessly outmatched.
Katsumi stepped forward, his violet eyes glowing ominously. "I am not your enemy… yet." His voice carried through the city, sending shivers down the spines of those who heard it. "But stand in my way, and I will show you why the abyss bows to me." The guild leader gritted his teeth, but Katsumi could see it—the hesitation, the fear. They knew. The world had changed, and its new ruler had arrived.