Chapter 48: Evolve

"Lord Silla summoned us after the battle," the attendant explained. "When you all collapsed, Silla sensed the danger and called for each of us to come and take care of our lords. We arrived and brought you all here to recover. Since then, nothing significant has happened."

As Balor sat up fully, he noticed something different about himself. His body felt stronger, and there was a new energy coursing through him. He looked down at his hands and saw they had changed. His skin was darker, almost like obsidian, and his muscles looked more defined.

"Something is different," Balor said, noticing a faint glow around his hands. "I've already reached my maximum evolution, yet I feel... evolved again."

His attendant nodded, eyes wide with surprise. "Lord Balor, it appears you have evolved further. I'm not sure how, but your power feels even greater than before."

Balor looked in a nearby mirror. His single eye remained the same, but his horns had grown longer, curving back in a more menacing shape. His whole body radiated a new, darker aura.

Meanwhile, Kazrak, the lion-faced demon lord with red skin, groaned as he woke up. His attendant quickly moved closer. "Lord Kazrak, you're awake! You've been out for two days."

Kazrak's eyes fluttered open, his feline features showing both confusion and irritation. "Two days? Where are we?" he demanded.

"We are in Lord Seojun's clan," the attendant replied. "Lord Silla called for us to tend to you after the battle with the Curse Beast. We brought you here to heal."

Kazrak stretched his powerful limbs, feeling stronger than before. He noticed his claws were longer and sharper, his mane thicker and filled with a fiery glow. "I feel... different," he muttered, looking down at his hands. His muscles bulged more than before, and his whole body seemed infused with a deeper, intense energy.

On another bed, Zholga, the half-woman, half-serpent demon lord, began to stir. She opened her eyes slowly, her long serpent tail curling around the bed. Her attendant was by her side immediately.

"Where are we?" Zholga asked, her voice soft but commanding.

"You are in Lord Seojun's clan's care," the attendant explained. "Lord Silla summoned us after the battle to bring you here. You have been asleep for two days after fighting the Curse Beast."

Zholga nodded, her snake eyes scanning the room. She felt a new power within her. Her scales shimmered with a new, vibrant green hue, and her snake tail felt more powerful, as if it could crush boulders. She could feel the magic within her had grown stronger too, almost doubling in intensity.

Nearby, Sorgar, the skeleton demon lord, awoke next. His empty eye sockets glowed with a brighter, eerie blue light. His bones creaked as he moved, but he felt different too. His attendant stepped forward, seeing the change.

"Lord Sorgar, your bones... they look thicker, stronger," the attendant said in awe. Sorgar's skeletal frame was now covered in an eerie, dark metal-like coating, making him look more terrifying and formidable.

Vrok, the bull demon lord, was the last to wake. He groaned as he pushed himself up, his massive horns scraping the bed's headboard. His red eyes blinked open, and he noticed the change in his body. His already muscular form had grown even larger, his muscles bulging like steel cords. His skin was darker, and his horns were longer and sharper than ever.

"Something happened to us all," Vrok muttered, his voice deep and rumbling like thunder. "We've all changed... evolved."

Each of the Clan Lords had undergone a strange transformation, gaining new power and strength. Their attendants stood by, equally amazed and confused.

The Clan Lords slowly woke up, each feeling the lingering effects of the recent battle. Vrok, the bull demon lord, was the first to speak.

"We should thank Lord Seojun for everything he has done for us," Vrok said. "Attendant, take our beasts as a gift to this clan and show our appreciation."

Zholga, the half-woman, half-serpent demon lord whispered,"I will make a contract with the human to support both our clans... Attendant! let's return so I can speak with my father about this."

Her attendant nodded and began preparing to leave. As Zholga moved toward the exit.

Kazrak, the lion-faced demon lord, turned to the others. "We need to ensure we get the most support from Seojun. Each of us must show our value."

Balor, the one-eyed demon lord, grunted in agreement. "We must demonstrate our worth to secure his favor."

As the Clan Lords and their attendants were about to leave, they all took a moment to reflect on the rewards they had received earlier. The golden elixirs and mysterious items had been tasted before the battle, and the attendants explained their significance.

"That thing is not lying, It gave us the elixir" Kazrak said, recalling the earlier taste. "Nothing in the domain has flavors like these."

Sorgar, the skeleton demon lord, added, "The golden elixirs will certainly aid in our recovery. I haven't seen such high-quality items in ages."

Seojun was hiding in a quiet corner of the Bino Clan's area. He was trying to avoid being seen, as he was still uncomfortable with the way Malara kept pulling him around and making him the center of attention.

The system's hologram appeared, [Please stay for a while, host. You still have time to rest and recover."]

Seojun looked at the hologram and said, "I need to find Nerathiel and leave this domain quickly. I have to hurry to complete my mission. My mom needs me and I need to go back."

The system's hologram tried to reassure him. [Host, you are not fully rested. Resting for a while will help you.]

Seojun shook his head. "I understand, but I can't waste any more time. None of the Bino demons have seen me, so I have a chance to move fast. I need to find Nerathiel and get back to my mom as soon as I can."

The system's hologram insisted. Seojun muttered. "I get it, but I have to leave now. I can't stay here any longer. My mission is the priority."