Rustle... rustle...
Footsteps sounded.
The Eternal Thought-Seizer controlled its steps, making as much noise as possible.
For a being like it, there was only one reason to do this.
—to show goodwill.
It appeared in the Primeval Forest.
A man and a woman followed behind it.
"Such a powerful aura... It seems the legendary lord is here."
The Eternal Thought-Seizer spoke.
There was no answer from the woods.
The Eternal Thought-Seizer cleared its throat and continued, "God of the Underworld, king of the Era of Chaos Faction, I've come to pledge my allegiance."
A figure leaped down from a tree.
The King of the Underworld.
He eyed the Eternal Thought-Seizer like merchandise and said in a low voice, "A weak newcomer like you usually gets only one end if you dare waste my time."
The Eternal Thought-Seizer smiled. "Why so angry, King of the Underworld? Of course I came bearing a gift. I wouldn't show up empty-handed."
"The followers behind you reek. I can smell them from far away," the King of the Underworld said with disgust.
"Right. That's because I have a talent none of you possess," the Eternal Thought-Seizer replied.
It waved to the two followers behind it.
The two stepped forward.
"Praise the God of Life," the male follower said.
"Praise the God of Justice," the female follower said.
The King of the Underworld sneered. "Are you trying to reveal my location to those gods of the Lawful Faction?"
"No. In fact, the gods can't see anything those followers see."
As the Eternal Thought-Seizer spoke, it raised an arm.
The two followers opened their mouths.
Golden beetles flew out and landed in the Eternal Thought-Seizer's hand.
At the same time, the two followers' eyes went blank. They stood stock-still, like wooden carvings or clay statues.
The King