Chapter 183
Red returned with an armful of wood, dropping it next to Ikenga. "Got the firewood ready. What do you need for the barbecue?"
Ikenga nodded appreciatively. "Thanks, Red. Just grab some of those herbs over there and a few spices from that bush. We’ll need them to season the meat."
Red nodded and set off to gather the herbs and spices while Ikenga tended to the fire. As they waited for the meat to cook, Red recounted his journey and the events that led him to Ikem’s realm.
Ikenga listened intently, his expression shifting to curiosity. "So, what do you know about the demons and their recent behavior?."
"I know only as much as I can see like your counterparts and Björns ascension, apart from that I know nothing else" Red said downing the cup of wine he had brought out during their talk.
Ikenga smiled as he said "You got to give me more than that Red"
Red sighed as he poured himself another drink "The demons are a terrifying race, I would say your world was lucky and unlucky to come across one this early. Lucky in the sense that you got one no longer favored by the abyss and an Origin god who’s domain nerfs the demon to a great extent"
Ikenga, taken back by that, asked immediately which of his siblings is that, Red pointed down to the earth to which Ikenga said "keles" and with Red nodding to confirm his suggestions.
"What is it about Keles domain that nerfs the demons?" Ikenga asked.
Red closed his eyes, it took sometime before he said "It would be wrong to say that the domain weakens them, rather it is more appropriate to say that her domain has laid claim to their race primary source of power, meal and currency depending on how they plan on using it"
Ikenga eyes flashed as he thought out loud "Souls"