Vandred cracked his knuckles, his voice booming across the arena.
"Although this is a mock battle… don't think I'll pull any punches."
Raiven grinned. "I wouldn't want you to. The beast I bought is going to open your eyes, Father."
Vandred narrowed his eyes. "Then show me."
He stepped forward, placing a single palm on the ground.
"But since I want to see your beast's raw strength… we'll do this with a simple rule.
"Beast battle only and no fusion or weaponization."
Raiven nodded. "Understood."
Vandred smirked. "Good. Then let's see if your fancy new pet can survive my Gravemaw."
He raised his voice. "Come forth… Gravemaw!"
The ground trembled.
With a roar, a massive figure erupted from a steel-lined portal behind Vandred.
A towering bear-like beast stepped forward—six meters tall even on two legs.
Its skin was layered in jagged steel armor, its eyes glowing red with berserker fury.
Earth rumbled beneath its claws, the weight alone shaking the platform.
