[: 3rd POV :]
Daniel slowly stood from his seat and looked around the Grand Hall.
His calm gaze swept across every ruler before a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Now everyone."
"I am sure all of you have been curious about my appearance and why I have changed."
The rulers exchanged glances with one another.
Truthfully...
They had been curious from the very moment Daniel returned.
His appearance had changed noticeably.
His hair had become longer.
His eyes carried an ancient brilliance unlike before.
Even the aura surrounding him felt completely different.
It no longer resembled someone who had merely become stronger.
It felt as though his very existence had evolved into something higher.
Daniel chuckled softly after noticing their expressions.
"To make a long story short..."
"I received an incredible upgrade."
"That is probably the simplest way I can describe it."
He shrugged his shoulders helplessly.
"The explanation itself is rather complicated."
