The Martial King’s eyes widened. Usually, his emotions didn’t waver, and even though he was shaken by the fact that Nocturne had discovered his true identity, the Martial King had largely kept his composure. Now, it was completely shattered.

Exuviation! Nocturne had developed beyond when he was first pulled out of the twenty-first floor. Although he was completely unknown, he possessed enormous potential because he was based on such a powerful being, resulting in a steep rise in power. Nocturne had already fulfilled the conditions to achieve exuviation. Even transcendence was possible. This fact meant that another Allforone could be born.

『This is madness.』

『How could anyone allow another monster to be created.』

『Can we really allow this to happen…? Hmph!』

Even the gods of Asgard snorted, sensing the threat that Nocturne posed. Some even looked at Thor as if asking whether they should intervene, but Thor shook his head firmly.

Bang! Rumble! The Martial King moved quickly to stop Nocturne’s reckless behavior.

Boom! Boom! Boom! However, half-covered in a brilliant white haze, Nocturne violently smashed down with his sword. Although the Martial King would have normally thought twice about confronting this tremendous sword strike, he recklessly parried it, yelling out, “You stupid bastard! You’re only giving Allforone a reason to intervene! Why are you acting like this…!”

Nocturne smiled mockingly. “Then and now, Master has always been afraid of Allforone.”

“What?”

“Isn’t Allforone the only enemy in the lower...