The very instant in which Axel uttered those ominous ancient words. Evoking the Sin of obsession. The blood-colored rune symbol of obsession on his chest started to glow rhythmically. Pulsing like a heartbeat. Intense glow of power swirling through those red, smooth veins traveled through his entire figure.
He found a good chunk of his intense emotions slipping away; in exchange, every cell of his demonic body overflowed with strength. Looking at the Nexus panel, he found that his strength stat continued to rise higher and higher, until it almost reached a level closer to Sophia's.
He had exchanged a part of his obsession for a boost in strength. Apart from those internal changes, the most significant changes were in fact happening outside. Just as he expected, the world reacted very badly to his invocation of the true power of Sin.
