The laboratory.
Katelyle studied Eugene's body, which he had covered in black metal rods, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
These metal rods were alchemical items Katelyle had specially crafted to extract energy.
As soon as he had brought Eugene back, Katelyle had begun using them to draw the energy from his body.
Today was the third day, and the black metal rods had successfully extracted a certain kind of energy lingering inside Eugene.
This energy brimmed with negativity. Anyone lacking a firm will could easily lose themselves in it.
"Death God?"
"Would you really appear so readily and attack Severus?"
"What were you after?"
Katelyle was filled with curiosity and doubt.
If it really was the Death God, then such negative energy made sense.
But would an exalted being like the Death God stoop so low as to go after Severus?
Or had this merely been a test?
But if it wasn't him, then what could it have been?
He had always been curious about the gods and eager to encounter them.
This had been an excellent chance to learn more, but the other party had fled the moment he appeared, giving him no opportunity at all.
"What a headache. I let such a good opportunity slip away."
With some regret, Katelyle removed the energy rods, then enveloped Eugene in dark energy.
Within moments, Eugene's corpse had been completely consumed, leaving not a trace behind.
Leaving the laboratory and sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun while pondering his questions, was a pleasant indulgence for Katelyle.
Over the days that followed, Katelyle began traveling from place to place, searching for sites where divine miracles had occurred.
One day.
London, United Kingdom.
Katelyle passed through a gloomy alley and opened a wall, preparing to step inside.
This was one