Storm Before The Even Bigger Storm

"I've done it!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with triumph. "The power of the Outer Gods is mine! This island, this entire realm—soon, it will all be under my control!"

With a wave of his hand, the glowing runes on the floor flared brighter, sending shockwaves of dark energy rippling across the island.

He could feel the connection forming between him and the corrupted creatures that now roamed Vacation Paradise Island, their minds bound to his will.

"Arise, my servants!" he commanded, his voice resonating with an authority that brooked no defiance. "Head to the Windesburg Hotel. Destroy everything in your path. Crush those fools who dared to defy me!"

He sneered, his thoughts turning to Ayame and her team. "They think they've won, that they've taken my hotel. But they've only borrowed it temporarily. Now that my power has reached a new level, I'll take back what's mine—and they'll pay dearly, with interest!"