Chapter 780

Kern, now fully in control of the stolen body, scanned the area with bloodshot eyes. His hunger for power was insatiable, but the few people he'd drained so far weren't enough to restore him to his former strength. He needed more—many more. As much as he burned with hatred for Jonas and those in the grand hall, Kern knew he couldn't confront them in his current state. His strength was a shadow of what it once was, and revenge would have to wait. His focus shifted instead to Andrew. Kern was sure Andrew had inherited Easton's legacy. Eliminating Andrew now, before he had a chance to fully develop, would remove a future threat. With his plan set, Kern turned to leave in search of more victims. But as he took his first step, a paralyzing fear surged. His body froze mid-motion, every muscle locking up as though seized by an invisible force. A wave of dread swept over Kern, more intense than anything he'd ever felt. His breathing grew ragged, his heart pounding like a war drum. It was a