Her knowledge about the relic and demons showed that she had taken the opportunity to learn and grow in his absence. The priestess had played a significant role in filling the void left by her guardian, ensuring Iris was not left idle during their absence.
Killian merely raised a brow and didn't bother to explain his absence. Iris had no idea he'd always been nearby, watching over her from a distance. Even if it meant sacrificing his own happiness and risking Iris's misunderstanding, he had made a silent promise to protect her.
"A sniveling vermin. Did he really think a piece of the relic was enough to destroy me and the dark abyss?" Iris wrinkled her nose in disgust. "He's probably looking for the other pieces too, Killian."
"I know." The Night King replied, "However, even if he managed to get his hand on the seven pieces that make up the relic, he would still need to unlock its true power. And that, my dear Iris, is something he will never be able to achieve."
