It was not only Odecras, Fafnir, and Balalaika who sensed the ripples traveling from distant spacetime. In the Abyss, many other great powers were quietly perceiving them as well.
Some turned a deaf ear, some dismissed them with disdain, some listened solemnly, while others cast their gazes directly toward that faraway place.
After all, the master of those ripples was simply too familiar to them.
Angel had no idea that so many people in the Abyss were watching Toby. At that moment, he was immersed in the joy of Toby's advancement.
After emerging from the cocoon, Toby still retained his terrifying Snakebird form. The first thing he did was fly to Angel and Gloria, excitedly expressing his delight at having advanced.
He first kept hissing before them, seemingly recounting how he felt about his advancement. Though this was Angel and Gloria's first time hearing a Snakebird's voice, Toby's familiar tone, rhythm, and pauses made it easy for them to guess what he was saying.
More or less, it was disbelief and happiness.
The more Toby spoke, the more excited he became. In the end, he simply twisted his snake-like head and flew deep into the void to wreak havoc. He was both venting the repression he had endured during this time and burning off his excess energy, while also familiarizing himself with this new body.
Angel did not stop him. Instead, he hovered nearby, observing the changes in Toby's strength.
However, Toby clearly had not begun studying his new abilities yet. Like a child who had received a new toy, he merely howled in excitement.
Angel watched for a while but could not make out anything, so he could only give up. There would be plenty of time in the future; there would always be a chance to study the