"Hmmmm…"
Elderpass was the territory very close to the Hollow Woods. Occasionally, magical creatures would invade the region and the kingdom's knights would push them back, but it was always too late.
The casualties were high.
That was why Elderpass remained a region without no noble leading it. It was divided into rural villages. Those that lived there endured the poorest living conditions in Narva.
In essence, it was basically an inhabitable region.
So, Reve could see how a mysterious man managed to amass a cult in this region. The people there were desperate and wanted the power he offered.
Also, they might have been brainwashed, thinking they should forget about themselves and focus on something higher.
All this was just speculation, but Reve felt he was probably right.
After a while, he spoke to Bathos, "You may leave."
Bathos left the scene.
Reve turned to Marya, "What do you think?"