As the first waves of electricity struck him, he felt a searing pain course through his body. But something unexpected happened.

Instead of being overwhelmed by the current, Leo felt his mimic abilities responding, adapting in real-time to the threat. The electricity that should have incapacitated him began to flow through his body in controlled channels, redirected by his rapidly evolving physiology.

Is this Silva's power at work again? Leo gritted, excitement creeping in despite the pain.

The electric assault continued, growing in intensity with each passing second. But as it did, Leo felt himself growing stronger, more attuned to the energy. His extra limbs, still wedged between the Void Predator's teeth, began to pulse with their own electric charge.

The void, once an empty expanse, now seemed to respond to his will. He wasn't just resisting the creature; he was using its own power against it. With a thought, he began to reverse the flow of energy, channeling the Void Predator's own attack back through his limbs and into the monster's mouth several times stronger.

It thrashed violently, its massive body convulsing as the redirected energy surged through its system.

"You're not the only one who can adapt," Leo growled, pushing harder, forcing more of the creature's power back upon itself.

As the electricity coursed through the Void Predator's massive form, Leo expected to see it writhe in agony. But to his surprise, the creature seemed to shake off the attack with relative ease. Its body trembled, momentarily stunned, but the devastating effect he'd anticipated never came.

"Impressive," Leo muttered, his eyes narrowing as he studied the beast.

"Of course, you’ve adapted beyond your own limits," Leo muttered, admiration blending with a predator's instinct. "The void forces evolution... and you thrive in it."

A newfound respect for the creature bloomed within him, mingled with a growing curiosity. The Void Predator was more than just a mindless beast; it was a product of its harsh environment, perfectly adapted to survive and dominate in this lightless realm.

Suddenly, Leo felt an odd sensation stirring in his chest. It was as if something deep within him was resonating with the Void Predator, calling out to it. His body tingled with an unfamiliar urge, a pull so strong it made his muscles twitch involuntarily.

"What the—" he started, but before he could finish his thought, his body acted on its own.

Drawing upon the adaptive nature of his mimic abilities—powers that had evolved rapidly since absorbing Silva—Leo watched in fascination as his four limbs merged together, twisting and expanding into a single, colossal appendage.

"This is new," Leo whispered, his heart pounding as awe and unease coursed through him.

Time seemed to slow for a heartbeat. Then, without warning, the massive limb shot forward with blinding speed.

It stretched out, impossibly long, racing towards the Void Predator. As it reached the creature, it began to expand even further, enveloping the monster's titanic body in a dark, living shroud.

A surge of alien power flooded Leo's senses. His consciousness merged with the Void Predator's, tapping into its primal essence—a being shaped by eons of survival in the dark.

It was as if he was connecting directly with the Void Predator, tapping into its very essence. He could feel its strength, its primal fury, and something else—a vast well of knowledge accumulated over millennia of existence in this timeless void.

"This... isn't just absorption," Leo muttered, awe creeping into his voice. His mimic abilities, born from Silva, were evolving again—pushing beyond anything he'd imagined.

As the dark shroud tightened around the Void Predator, Leo felt a surge of information flooding into his mind. Centuries of survival in the void, countless battles against other monstrous entities, the secrets of navigating this endless darkness—it all poured into him in a dizzying torrent.

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The Void Predator thrashed wildly, its massive form bucking and twisting as it fought against Leo's grip. But with each passing second, its movements grew weaker, its struggles less frantic.

Leo gritted his teeth, focusing all his will on maintaining control. "Just a little longer," he growled, pushing himself to the limit.

As the absorption neared its completion, Leo felt a final burst of energy from the Void Predator. It was no longer just raw power, but something more—a flicker of consciousness, a last defiant roar against its fate.

For a brief moment, Leo saw through the creature's eyes—the endless expanse of the void, teeming with life and danger beyond mortal comprehension. He felt the Void Predator's primordial hunger, its ceaseless drive to hunt and devour. And in that instant, he understood that he had gained far more than just power.

He had inherited the mantle of an apex predator of the void.

As the last of the Void Predator's essence merged with him, Leo's extra limb slowly retracted, shrinking back to its original size. The void around them fell silent, the epic struggle ending as suddenly as it had begun.

Leo floated there, panting heavily, his mind reeling from the experience. He looked down at his hands, flexing his fingers as he felt the new power coursing through his veins.

As the last vestiges of the absorbed Void Predator settled within him, Leo felt a new disturbance rippling through the endless darkness. His newly acquired senses tingled with recognition, and a grim smile played across his lips.

"Coming for your partner, are you?" his voice a low rumble that seemed to resonate with the void itself.

The memory of the absorbed creature flashed through his mind—two titanic forms moving in perfect synchronization, hunting together through the timeless expanse.

A pang of guilt tugged at him—an unexpected empathy for the creature he'd just consumed. Memories of isolation and endless hunting flickered through his mind. But he steeled himself, pushing the sentiment aside. Survival was paramount in this harsh realm.

"You're truly amazing hunters," Leo acknowledged, his voice carrying a hint of admiration. "I can't give your partner back, but..." His eyes gleamed with a predatory light. "I can take you with her."

Without hesitation, Leo extended his hand towards the approaching behemoth. A single, massive limb erupted from his back, shooting towards the second Void Predator with terrifying speed. In the blink of an eye, it expanded, taking on a form that dwarfed even the monstrous creature racing towards him.

The limb morphed into a colossal Void Predator, its maw an abyssal cavern gaping wide enough to swallow entire worlds, bioluminescent patterns swirling like galaxies along its form. A hypnotic display of power and hunger. It was as if Leo had summoned the ultimate apex predator of the void—a nightmare given flesh.

The oncoming Void Predator, despite its ferocity and size, suddenly looked small and vulnerable in comparison. But instead of retreating, the beast launched itself forward, primal instinct fueling its defiance. It was a creature of pure survival—driven to challenge the void itself.

With a sound that seemed to shake the very fabric of the void, Leo's creation lunged forward. Its massive jaws closed around the other Void Predator, engulfing it completely. There was no epic battle, no prolonged struggle—just the inevitable triumph of a superior predator.

As the second Void Predator was devoured, Leo felt another rush of power and knowledge flooding into him. The void seemed to pulse around him, acknowledging the rise of a new master.

Leo closed his eyes for a moment, feeling the essence of the two Void Predators settling within him. When he opened them again, there was a newfound reverence in his gaze.

"Partners in life, united in power," he murmured, his voice carrying a new depth, a resonance that spoke of the vast energy now at his command. He flexed his fingers, feeling the strength of the Void Predators coursing through him. "Your hunt will continue through me."

The enormity of what he'd just experienced began to sink in. He had not only survived an encounter with the void's most fearsome creatures—he had become one with them, inheriting their ancient knowledge and unparalleled strength.

Leo turned his gaze outward, towards the endless expanse of the void. With his new powers, he could sense the currents of energy flowing through this strange realm, the hidden pathways that led to other worlds.

"Hold on tight," he called out to Ai and the cats, still safely encased in the protective cocoon he'd created.

"This was just the beginning," Leo murmured, his voice carrying a weight that seemed to reverberate through the void. "Now, the real hunt begins."

With that, he began to move through the void, no longer adrift but propelled by his newfound mastery over this dark domain. The World Tower awaited, and with it, the path to saving Amanda and Roxanne. But now, Leo carried with him the power of the void itself—a force that would reshape not just his destiny, but the very fabric of the world he was about to re-enter.