The shock of the situation was definitely long-lasting.
As the minutes passed, Iris' barrage of questions became fiercer and fiercer.
She was adamant in finding out just why the benefactor of their sect made such an unorthodox decision.
She couldn't ask Damien, because from his reaction, even he had no idea what was going on.
So she could only try her best to get a single word out of the stubborn Primal Sovereign who'd transformed himself into a man.
Contrary to her confusion, the situation was being explained in full to Damien through mental transmission.
The reason was simple.
It was a matter of the Void.
"The Void is an entity surpassing anything we, as primordial beings, can comprehend, despite our status. Therefore, it has always been a subject of controversy among our race."
"Some, like the youngling you met, crave it for themselves, some abhor it and deny its existence, while some others worship it as their ancestor."