Locke could sense that something was amiss, and so could Ivan. It had to be said that the Black God Abyss was very peculiar, giving off a feeling akin to sub-space and existing as its own entity. The black mist inside possessed an unusual vitality.
"Locke, you guys leave first."
"Boss, I—"
"Go now!"
After leading Locke and the others out of the void pool, Ivan immediately instructed them to leave first, as staying in the Black God Abyss was bound to pose problems for them.
Locke was reluctant, but seeing his boss's solemn expression, he had no choice but to call for the Silkworm Queen and Thomas to fly towards the Blood Ring Mountains.
Ivan casually buried two beads deep in the rocky soil of the void pool; each the size of a fist and placed one on each side. Only then did he slowly ascend a short distance.
The black mist appeared to be provoked by their actions.
