Without a shadow of a doubt, it was a Monarch tier alien in the flesh.
While Michael had defeated the Monarch parasitic entity, which had once dwelled in Earth's depths and was considered of the same rank, in reality the two beings couldn't have been farther apart.
The one Michael had killed had relied on absorbing the power from humanity's home planet rather than killing prey. Not to mention it had made the mistake of weakening its mental state by peeking at the memories of his past life.
While the Monarch that stood before the crew was something else entirely. A true monster that wielded its own unquestionable authority.
Challenging a genuine Monarch tier alien, even with his comrades at his side, was nothing short of suicide. Any strategy Michael might employ would only lead to the deaths of his entire crew… And that was an outcome he would never allow.
"I am really starting to regret coming here…" Enzo shuddered, feeling a cold chill run down his back.
