Crack-
Almost at that very instant, crimson moonlight abruptly spilled over the entire city. An enormous rift opened as though someone were tearing the heavens apart, and through it, a vast, icy gaze peered inward, as if intent on dragging all of Clockwork City into that silent domain.
At that moment, even Mogans and Nero paled.
"The Lord of Crimson!"
Sure enough, they had never intended to let this opportunity slip away. They had been waiting for the right moment to descend upon Clockwork City, and clearly, the Great Sun's complete extinction had convinced them that the Divine Chosen had merely been spouting empty promises.
Crack-
When they turned their pale faces in another direction, their hearts finally sank into utter despair.
A colossal hand that blotted out the sky reached through the enormous rift and slammed into the streets of Clockwork City. Emerging from the rift was a hideous face covered in sharp teeth, with enormous horns that seemed capable of piercing the heavens. The aura it exuded was terrifying beyond description.
"Great Demon class!"
At that moment, they understood.
The Great Sun's extinction had also drawn the attention of Great Demons from the other Nine Realms. And if they could open rifts here, they must undoubtedly have received the Lord of Crimson's permission.
Most Great Demons had their own spheres of influence, and they generally regarded the regions of reality corresponding to their territories in the Spirit Realm as their own domains as well. Thus, barring exceptional circumstances, multiple Great Demons rarely invaded the same region at once.
Their infighting was just as vicious.
"Heh heh-Lord of Crimson-remember our agreement-"
The terrifying Great Demon let out a hideous voice, its enormous body attempting to force its way into reality.
"I came in person to help you this time-I'll