Departing Safely

"I didn't expect you to still be alive; that's quite interesting," the humanoid creature remarked without any hostility, as if chatting with an old friend. He strolled through the void, seemingly lost in thought.

"In fact, there's no need for us to fight. I am no different from Wind Feather; I am him!" he continued. "He could become the leader of civilization, and so can I. Moreover, I am much more powerful."

The blood sun fixed its gaze on the First Divine Guard, and the radiance from its head grew even more intense.

"Submit to me, and I'll spare your lives!" it declared.

The First Divine Guard suddenly burst into laughter, no longer displaying his usual indifference and aloofness. Seeing their arch-nemesis from civilization once again, even he struggled to maintain a calm demeanor.

Terrifying energy erupted from the old man, and a mocking expression appeared on his face.