The Gods' focus locked onto Finn's divine form with an intensity that made the air itself seem to warp.
Behind him, the other Transcendents watched tensely, positioned in a loose defensive formation despite knowing how futile resistance would be against fully manifested divine beings.
Casmir, despite the oppressive presence emanating from the Gods, kept his face carefully neutral while his hands moved in subtle gestures. Finn could sense the Space bearer still manipulating the breach in the short distance between them and escape, trying to make it resonate, preparing it to open at a moment's notice just in case an opportunity presented itself.
The others maintained wary vigilance as Finn stood at the fore.
