"The other kingdoms—your Ares Kingdom, the Hades Empire, all of them—they live in ignorance! They think Grand Mage is the peak of power! They think this world is all that exists! They have no idea that there are beings out there who could erase their entire civilization without even noticing!"
Skreek's tail was thrashing wildly now.
"And THAT is why we isolate ourselves, Sir!"
His voice lowered dramatically, and he walked closer to them.
"Because one of those Gods has turned his eyes to us."
Julian's heart raced. Apprentice of Death, he thought to himself, his mind immediately jumping to the being who had killed him. So he really is here. Still here.
For the first time since their conversation began, Skreek noticed a change in Julian's expression. The crocodile-man smiled, recognizing that he had finally struck a nerve.
He continued:
