Auren’s patron and father-figure—congratulates him coldly. As Auren kneels to present the Demon Lord’s severed horn as proof, the King reveals his true ambition:

“You were always a means to an end, Auren. The Demon Lord was a rival… not a threat. And now, you’ve cleared the path—for me.”

Before Auren can react, royal arcanists trigger a runed portal beneath him. The floor cracks with light, and the Hero falls—not to death, but into a swirling unknown realm.