The instant he gave the order, the world responded, and it did so by falling into silence.
BAADUUUUUMP
Through the silence, a faint thump of a beating heart resounded.
An invisible ripple of energy spread through the entirety of the Dominare Family grounds, resulting in the entire world coming to a silent halt.
The spiraling black holes halted in their destructive shape.
The approaching ball of dark lightning paused in its track.
Elder Nogara's triumphant victory smile froze on his lips.
The various Elders around—some with pitiful expressions, some with uncaring looks—all had their faces frozen in place, and the same for the guards, who were being scorched by the flaming ball, their facial expressions stuck in the process of their pain.
But an outsider to it all might wonder why they stopped. Soon enough, they would get their answer by staring at the place where all attention had previously been focused.
It was none other than the place where Ryuk stood.
