Back in the depths of the god forsaken forest, Evan's eyes widened with disbelief as the harsh reality began to sink in. He laid there in chains, his body trembling, and his voice quivered as he whispered in utter astonishment, "No... No, it can't be... Akun, is that you?"
A sinister smile crept onto Akun's lips, his eyes gleaming with malevolence. It was a chilling expression that sent a shiver down Evan's spine. "In the flesh, Evan," he declared with a wicked satisfaction, his voice dripping with menace.
Evan's eyes remained wide, struggling to comprehend the presence of the man who once had been his friend. His voice trembled as he continued, "Impossible... Didn't you get sent home by the goddess?" The shock was palpable in his words, unable to reconcile the dramatic transformation in Akun's appearance and demeanor.
