Zelsh's Shock

Shrouded in darkness, Zelsh climbed down the unlit stairs winding down the circular cavern. He maintained his hidden appearance as he resumed watching over Oli's training. 

However, the moment he jumped to the bottom of the chasm, Zelsh's body froze from shock. 

"This is for Oli's own good and the sake of my plans…"

Unable to pull his gaze away from the sight before him, Zelsh didn't bother searching for the source of that voice. He didn't even reply. The sight was so alien to him that Zelsh didn't even know what to ask.

"This will boost Oli's affinities," stated the shadowy man, appearing beside the stunned king. "I'm not sure how long this will take or whether his mind will make it out of the torment. But it had to be done."

"This… helps affinity?" Zelsh questioned, still perplexed. "What sort of essence is this?"

"It's raw energy, the sort of energy that essence can't compare to."

"Th-- What do you mean?"