While they were watching Abel, he suddenly woke up and sat bolt upright in bed. Ard and Eva flinched back while Xeria immediately went on high alert, stepping forward to shield them both. Abel's eyes snapped open, and they were entirely filled with a blinding white light.
"This is a warning for you. Abandon your journey to the Dragon God's domain, or I will continue to assault this village and slaughter every elf who lives here," Abel said, his voice replaced by the booming roar of a woman.
"So, it's Goddess Ophelia... go ahead and attack this village. We elves will not surrender that easily."
Ard, Eva, and Xeria turned around to see Eledar standing behind them, his face calm but vigilant.
"Do not interfere, Elf Chief. Sooner or later, I will wipe you all out," Ophelia said.
"Are you afraid of Eva and me meeting the Dragon God again?" Ard asked, deliberately mocking her.
