Jeric glared at the people from the Demon Seal Alliance, but they ignored him completely and didn't even look at him.
Jacob and the others had just settled down when another group of people showed up. These were members of the Nervetti family, whom Caiden had brought over. Caiden grew curious when he saw everyone seated formally in the hall.
Upon being reminded by the elderly man's voice, Caiden didn't dare disobey and quickly sat down as well. A huge door of light then appeared in front of the hall. No one could get a clear view of what was behind it. The light door flashed, and a figure slowly emerged from it. Jacob's expression slid into a frown the moment he saw the figure, who turned out to be the elderly man he had encountered at the thatched hut and inside the illusionary realm.
The elderly man scanned the crowd in front of him before shifting his gaze toward Jacob. This time, however, the elderly man did not seem to recognize Jacob.
