The anomaly initially showed no clear signs; one could only sense a radiant light rising from within the cocoon.
While Angel was still observing the anomaly's changes, the surrounding wizards had already begun to stir—not because of the anomaly itself, but because of a furious roar that had just erupted from the cocoon.
They recognized it immediately: the voice was not human. It was highly likely that inside the cocoon was a beast!
A beast on the verge of ascending to a higher level!
It's common knowledge that even rumors about a wizard-level magical creature are immensely valuable, let alone the sight of one about to ascend right before their eyes.
The expressions of the gathered wizards were rife with frenzy and calculation, their greed practically naked for all to see.
However, as the anomaly began to manifest, some of the wizards started to frown.
