In the barren, desolate land, a loud shout resounded—echoing within the area. The wind blew harshly as two eyes met one another. Perhaps once in the past they met and became friends. But alas, in the present—and with different bodies, an air of distrust lingered within Rio's pupils.
"You finally remembered. And here I thought you immediately forgot about me." The man said, an angelic smile gracing his lips.
"Wait...you're not him.." Rio exclaimed, his eyes widening. The man's face seemed to be illusionary, constantly being replacing a familiar face and an unfamiliar one... He could tell it was John Smith, but at the same time it wasn't. Two faces overlapped with each other. "..Or are you...?"
"I can assure you, it's me. I'm just in a different appearance, but it's still me... John Smith, your friend," The man in a priest outfit replied, emphasizing his last statement. "...The same could be said to you, however. It seemed you have certainly had a glow up."
Things to note.
‘He’ or ‘His’ refers to John Smith.
Supreme Pontiff refers to the mastermind behind the scenes.
Rio suspects John Smith for changing the plot, but he was wrong as John Smith admitted otherwise.
The Cult has tamed down their activities so no more plot shifting in the next arc from the mastermind. They would focus on attacking the Elven Realm.
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