Tired of waiting for the ones who knew Karl to finish talking, two of the strangers casually approached the two newly advanced Immortals.
One of them was the man that clearly smelled of Divinity, but his power level didn’t seem to match the scent that he gave off to Karl’s beast enhanced senses.
It was more like he was coated in Divinity than that he was actually divine.
"Welcome to the Immortal Realm, young Ascendant. You have made most excellent progress in your journey, I can tell by the youthfulness of your soul." The man declared.
"Thank you, I appreciate you taking time out of your day to come witness my tribulation." Karl replied carefully, not quite sure what to make of this odd man.
Nothing about him seemed to add up, and even Cara wasn’t eager to anger him.
Taste test him, yes. But not anger him.
"I know that you are surely frazzled from the advancement, but tradition dictates that you choose right now whether you will cripple your progress and remain in this world, or come with us to the Immortal Worlds." The man continued.
Karl turned to Dakkarain, who nodded. "It’s not an exile. Not exactly. But if you choose to stay here, you will have to start your journey to the Immortal Worlds entirely without guidance from a local, while if you do go today, your welcome back to your home nation only depends on your relationship with the local leaders."
"So, a test of quick thinking, is it? I can understand the need to stress test new Immortals to see what they’re made of." Karl replied.
The man smiled. "You are an interesting pair, I will give you that much. The one called Dana said that she would be doing whatever you chose, and your first instinct isn’t to panic, but to buy time to think and communicate with casual conversation."
"I will take that as a compliment. What sort of place is it that you’re taking us to if we agree to leave for the Immortal Worlds with your assistance? Not that I have any particular objections to the idea, but if the offer isn’t something that will work for me, I do have a few other options."
"Options?" The other strange Immortal asked.
"Fellow Darklight Host members. I could apply for a transfer to one of their branches."
The Immortal nodded. "Interesting. Yes, the Darklight Host is active on many worlds, as I recall. However, a transfer for a newly advanced Immortal that they haven’t ever met?
That’s a fairly large request from a Guild Master."
Karl shrugged, unconcerned. They had been at his wedding, surely they would not be too upset about him requesting a transfer.
The first Immortal smiled, and the Divine Energy on him seemed to increase for an instant.
"The world I have in mind is one where your Guild is active, actually. It is a private Realm, a form of pocket dimension, not a planetary body as part of a solar system.
The conditions there are quiet, and the challenge level is low for a new Immortal adapting to their status."


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