Moments later, a disheveled man emerged from the river, his appearance unsettling to anyone who laid eyes upon him. His red-tinged eyes had an eerie intensity that could send shivers down one's spine. His face was pale and water dripped from his hair, cascading down his face, torso, and sleeves, leaving him completely drenched.
He came to a sudden stop, his vacant gaze fixed on the space ahead as though he was possessed. Then, in a disconcerting transformation, his reddish pupils dilated back to their normal black color, suggesting a return to his senses.
Meanwhile, in the throne room, Damien walked through the hall accompanied by his loyal companion, Kang. Engaged in conversation, they discussed a certain individual named Chul.
"They said Chul is always followed by wraiths and grotesque beings, which is why every encounter with him sends a shiver down my spine," Damien remarked, his tone filled with unease.
