Damian was half full when the others joined him. They all came together using a waygate to avoid wasting mana. Everyone began taking seats while chatting, when suddenly Mindseer and Lucian froze—staring at Damian. Noticing their gaze, the others also, one by one, stopped and stared at Damian with their mouths wide open.
"This pressure… It is even greater than Mindseer's…" Sam mumbled, and most of them nodded, still staring at him.
"Enough already," Damian said finally, putting the glass of wine down. "Yes, I ascended."
"Why do you have horns?" Lucian asked. Damian noticed Reize staring intently at him—she knew the reason.
Damian closed his eyes and then reopened them. "There are some things I have not told you all. It is time I tell you what happened, and why I need some of you to help us."
Everyone took their seats, still stealing glances his way.
"I knew it was just a matter of time…" Sam said, smiling at him. The others also began to congratulate him.
