Instantly after, the darkness that had spread hundreds of meters from the crater buzzed rapidly.
It hurriedly retreated as if summoned, sinking back into the crater and shooting into the dark-robed youth lying within in violent streams.
The sudden change instantly piqued the elders' attention as their eyes widened with excitement. It was time, the lord was finally awakening!
Barely a few seconds later, all the darkness had been absorbed, leaving the dark-robed youth alone in the crater.
Ulric stood slowly and tilted his head. His bones cracked softly as he stretched, leaving him feeling refreshed.
Staring around the crater, he let out a slow breath as one foot moved to tap the ground gently.
Instantly, microfractures spread. A shockwave exploded as the force propelled him upward. He soared into the sky before finally emerging.
He landed on the ground with a quiet thud, drawing the attention of all the elders. They stared intently at him.
