[: Daniel's POV :]
The moment everyone of them nodded, understanding what I intended, I let a calm smile spread across my face.
This wasn't cruel.
This was preparation.
"All right," I said softly, almost lazily.
"Let's begin."
Xerath raised a brow.
"You… you're actually going through with this?"
"Absolutely," I replied. "We're not here to cower. We're here to fight, and these Apostles… they need to learn what it's like to face beings who won't flinch."
Rika clenched her fists, golden beast-aura igniting around her hands.
"Let's do it. I trust you, brother."
Kiel cracked his knuckles, a feral grin spreading.
"Finally, some fun. Father, let's show them who they're messing with."
Melira's quiet voice broke the tension, calm but firm.
"Son, I will show you what your mother is capable of"
I nodded once.
"I have confidence in you and all of you''
