At the entrance to the underground sanctuary, Michael spotted his grandfather walking out with a calm expression.
"Ah! Thank goodness, Grandfather. I felt your energy spread across the entire city and was worried something had happened."
Alfred looked at his grandson with a serene gaze.
But deep down, he was filled with pride.
To think this long and lonely battle could finally be fought with someone by his side—it made him happy.
"Hmm, it was nothing," Alfred said casually. "The creature sensed something and fled before I arrived."
Michael froze.
If the enemy escaped… then it was something.
"I'm already conducting a search," Alfred added. "No need to worry too much. What's left of it is just a husk."
His eyes turned to the divine energy now surrounding Michael.
Pride filled his expression as he praised his grandson.
"Truly remarkable. You've already absorbed so much power… If it weren't for the barrier, you might have already attained divinity."
