Just as everyone was struggling to make sense of things...
A terrifying shadow emerged from Ilis's staff.
Even its indistinct outline made people uneasy.
"It seems the plan went smoothly."
"Ilis, congratulations on attaining godhood."
The shadow revealed a sinister smile, its voice resounding across the land.
Sensing the ominous aura emanating from the terrifying shadow, the people of Vala paled.
Everyone present was a seasoned veteran of the struggle for fame and fortune.
At this point, the situation was almost self-explanatory.
To achieve some hidden goal, Ilis had conspired with this shadow to poison Luo God!
"Who is he? And what does attaining godhood mean?"
"Your Majesty, please give us an explanation!"
Panic swept through the crowd, and the people of Vala grew nervous.
The two Elven Queens were especially horrified to learn that Luo God, whom they worshipped, seemed to have been poisoned. They refused to believe it.
After enduring so many hardships, the Elves had finally found a God-Level patron and firmly secured his support.
And now he had been murdered in a setup?
"I suggest you flee while you still can. The Void army is about to descend."
Rather than explaining himself, Ilis spoke meaningfully.
His words only left everyone more bewildered.
Only the Blue Star Humans present, who knew the inside story, could connect the dots.
"Ilis sold Vala out to this Void demon!"
"In exchange for a chance to become a god."
"And absorbing Lord Luo God's divine power was the first step!"
Seeing that Ilis, this textbook villain, wasn't going to explain himself like villains did in the movies...
The Blue Star Humans had no choice but to reveal everything to the clueless people of Vala.
After hearing their explanation, the Vala nobles' faces turned ashen.
Given everything that had happened, the Blue