Northern and Bairan seemed to be the only ones who didn't understand why everyone was freaking out.
Ascendant Zion and Sage Mock stood rigid, their hands slamming onto the table.
"That can't be possible. You're Ilitis?! How can Ilitis be right here before our very eyes?"
The shopkeeper, however, remained calm. He smiled, bowing slightly.
"Indeed, I am Ilitis. But please, do not place too much meaning on it. Right now, I am merely a servant of the Void Lord."
The genuine ease in his voice contrasted sharply with the stunned reactions around the room.
Yet, amidst the tension, Northern could hear Revant muttering under his breath.
'…he's been done numbers on.'
Trying to imagine how the shopkeeper had been revolutionized felt impossible. Whatever Revant had done—however fearsome—it was nothing short of impressive.
However…
Who is Ilitis?
Northern's curiosity burned. Who was this man for Paragon Raizel to lose even a semblance of composure like that?