As Hel looked into the eyes of her fellow god of death, she realized that the seriousness of this matter was greater than she had initially thought.
"For starters, he is living in the world of the mother goddess. That means that his ascent to godhood is imminent."
It was well known that the highest percentage of new immortals arose from Asherah's own realm.
Some had even begun to speculate that she was raising gods for some grander purpose and that a possible war was imminent.
Though against who, no one knew for sure.
"Not only that, but the abyss has somehow gained knowledge of him as well and seeks to make him the next ruler."
A chill suddenly swept through the room.
Among the rulers of death, the mention of the abyss was a particular taboo.
Because the souls of abyss walkers were so volatile and unstable, none of their realms could handle holding them.