"The Gates are not a punishment, but are a blessing from the Lords."
Aisha slowly raised one hand.
"They have granted countless people supernatural abilities and given humanity the opportunity to become something greater than it was before. As a race, we have evolved over millions of years, and this isn't the end."
She paused.
"This world will be reshaped into one suitable for the Great Ones."
Ethan's eyes narrowed.
'The Lords...'
Just at their mention, his heart raced, and his body seemed to react on its own, his mana stirring and his beast tattoos flaring. The others all sensed it, and even Greg felt a chill run down his spine, but Ethan managed to suppress it.
He took a deep breath before breaking down what she had said so far.
Aisha certainly knew how to sell a lie.
'She could be a damn good salesman. The slimy bitch makes it sound like they're creating some kind of paradise when they're actually trying to destroy the world for those higher beings.'
