The man stood up from the rock, raising his eyes to lock onto Modret and Axel the moment Modret called Axel's name.
"Wh—at? Hu—mans?" His voice was disjointed, as though he couldn't form coherent words. However, Modret, just a few meters away and with many hearing-enhancement abilities, was able to hear him clearly.
The man waved his two hands, gesturing for them to come to his location…
Many thoughts swirled in Modret's mind, filled with hesitation…
What if the man was a unique mutation involving celestials?
He could still recall Troy's case…
Perhaps the man was the boss of this celestial gate?
Modret's heart was unsettled. However, through the corner of his eyes, he noticed a figure speeding through the darkness, lightning flickering around him.
'Axel…' Modret whispered internally, glancing at Axel.
It took only a minute before Axel landed onto the ground with a loud crash…
