“Wait—are we talking about a man, or some kind of creature?” I asked him.
“He’s human. But he’s gifted. He’s a warlock,” Malric said.
“Stay right here,” I told them as I turned and walked toward the cavern entrance—before anyone had the chance to react or try and stop me.
I pushed open the main door and stepped inside.
My eyes swept over the interior, catching sight of a wide range of bizarre creatures drinking and mingling. Some of them looked truly unsettling—like actual demons. One was green-skinned with sharp horns sprouting from his skull, while another resembled a giant humanoid lizard strolling around.
The moment I entered, every voice fell silent, and all eyes turned in my direction. The room froze. But I didn’t let their stares shake me.
I approached the bar and noticed a ma
