In response to Aiven's inquiry, the towering man-like figure remained silent, without even the slightest change in his facial expression.
He simply maintained that "please" gesture, much like those rigid stone sculptures.
In spiritual perception, he was nothing more than an empty illusion, with no feedback of power, nor any unique spiritual fluctuations of a soul.
Even standing right in front of the three of them, he was still a complete mystery, both literally and in reality...
Aiven took a deep look at the mysterious man's semi-transparent face, signaled to his two companions behind him, and then took the lead, stepping in the direction he was being guided.
The man's illusion walked alongside them, every step and arm swing as precise as if measured with a ruler. Aiven, with his "Data Visualization" skills, was the most vocal about this precision.
Step... step... step...
The three and the shadow walked up the first-level platform along the severely waterworn stone steps.
