[Bonus chapter] Final Round Preparation
Aldrich returned in front of his emerald throne. There, he found himself warmly greeted by his entire legion. Or the monster side of it, at least. Roars and eager growls filled the cavern hall, and he managed out a smile as the cracks in his body healed up from the Nexus's auto healing function.
"Right on time, all of you," declared Aldrich.
"As always." Okeanos stood at the very forefront of the monster horde, posture straight and full of recognition in himself that he was the strongest. Though Volantis did stand next to Okeanos and, notably, the Geist did too.
"It is time, no? For us to conquer the world!" said Volantis with booming excitement.
The horde had been made well aware that it was soon time for them to join Aldrich again. Back out in the real world. For in just eight hours, Aldrich would get shipped on a plane out to the hearing.
"Soon," said Aldrich. "But how is progress? I hope everything I asked for has been wrapped up?"