Jack remained seated on the throne, his body settling into the cushioned red velvet as if the seat had been made specifically for him. The trembling had stopped. The tower's announcement had faded into silence.
But something else was happening now.
A presence pressed against his consciousness. Waiting for acknowledgement.
The system interface flickered to life in his vision, but this time it felt different.
[DOMAIN ACQUIRED]
The words appeared in bold text, larger than normal notifications.
[Congratulations, Jack Kaiser]
[You have claimed Floor 25 as your personal domain]
[As the Soul Warden, this floor now responds to your will]
[New privileges unlocked]
[New responsibilities acquired]
Jack's fingers tightened slightly on the throne's armrests, his mind processing what "personal domain" actually meant.
[Skill Unlocked: Teleporter]
