The man's lips curved into a frown as he scrutinized them, his gaze narrowing on the woman. "Divine energy... Vylkr energy... How is that possible?" he muttered to himself, his voice laced with disbelief. Then, louder, he said, "You are a goddess?"
Though it was phrased as a question, his tone suggested he sought confirmation rather than inquiring.
The woman responded with a simple nod.
The man's frown deepened further. "The war has only just begun, and I was already surprised that someone managed to get here so quickly. But it makes sense if it was a divine being," he said, his voice filled with grudging acknowledgement and lingering wariness.
After a brief pause, he shook his head. "Regardless of whoever comes, I am glad that after 2,500 years, someone has finally come to kill me."
Hearing the mysterious man's words, Orion and Aurora widened their eyes in surprise. They were taken aback at how he could live that long.
