Using Annihilation Power was the greatest respect Gaino could give Koala.
Once an officer of the Time Universe, now he had defected to the Dark Demon Realm. How pathetic. But in a rare show of kindness, Gaino granted Koala the dignity of a warrior, using the exclusive power of the Time Destroyer God of the Time Universe—Annihilation Power—to erase him forever.
After dealing with Koala, Gaino did not pause for even a moment and headed toward the next checkpoint.
As he walked, Gaino muttered, "The Dark Demon Realm really is quite capable! It actually made an officer of the Time Universe willingly join its ranks."
At that thought, Gaino's heart trembled. He immediately said, "The Dark Demon Realm cannot be allowed to remain. It must be wiped out completely."
Gaino unconsciously quickened his pace, drawing closer and closer to the gate of the next checkpoint. By then, his palms were already slick with sweat. He was afraid—afraid that the guardian of the next checkpoint would be someone he knew.
"Almost there. Almost there."
Gaino arrived before the door. Better a short pain than a long one. He shoved it open and strode inside.
The fortress was completely empty. Gaino was puzzled. Could it be that he had already cleared all the checkpoints Demigra had set up?
"No. There must be something strange here."
Gaino carefully examined everything displayed within the fortress, hoping to find some clue. But after scrutinizing it for a long while, the fortress remained utterly silent. Other than Gaino's breathing, everything else sat quietly in its place.
Suddenly, Gaino sensed a faint presence approaching him within the fortress. He quickly spun around and raised his arm to block.
In an instant, that presence vanished again.
Gaino's eyes constantly scanned every corner of the fortress, trying to catch