Chapter 797 - 799
His breath came slow and measured as he shifted his weight forward, taking another step. The entity responded in kind. The space around it bent , as though the very concept of distance meant nothing in its presence. And yet, it wasn’t closing in on him. Not exactly. It was simply existing in a way that aligned with him. He forced himself to focus on that detail. It wasn’t moving toward him ,it was following. That meant it wasn’t trying to consume him. It was waiting for direction .
Jude clenched his hands into fists, grounding himself. "What happens if I lead it?"
The man beside him didn’t hesitate. "Then it becomes what you shape it to be."
Jude’s jaw tightened. "And if I don’t?"
The man’s gaze was unwavering. "Then it will take shape on its own."
The implications hung heavy between them. Jude understood, even if he didn’t fully grasp it yet. This thing, whatever it was, had been locked away, contained, prevented from forming into something that could manifest in the world as they knew it. But now , now ,it had recognized him. A connection had been made. A bond, whether he wanted it or not. And that meant it was no longer just an ancient force beyond understanding. It was something that could become .
His pulse pounded in his ears. "Why me?"
The man didn’t answer immediately. When he did, his voice was quieter, more deliberate. "Because you were always meant to stand at this threshold."
Jude exhaled sharply, shaking his head. "That’s not an answer."