Kaiser took a breath and lightly spoke the name, "Alzalel."
A spectral energy swirled beside him, and in an instant, Alzalel manifested, his form flickering with an eerie glow. Akaulo barely reacted, his expression unmoved, as if the sight of a contracted entity was nothing out of the ordinary for him. However, Mahikan's eyes widened in astonishment. His breath hitched, and he took an instinctive step back, gripping the hem of his father's sleeve.
"Father... what is that?" Mahikan whispered.
Akaulo placed a firm hand on his son's shoulder, his voice calm. "It is a contracted entity, my son. One of their companions."
Mahikan swallowed hard, still staring at Alzalel, who shifted his gaze toward the group. Then, in a voice that echoed through the forest, Alzalel spoke.
