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Xerosis's blush deepened, her thoughts swirling with a mixture of confusion and amusement. This version of her uncle seems a bit unhinged, she mused internally, trying to reconcile the childlike demeanor with the immense power she knew he possessed. The casual mention of his… origins, combined with the touch of melancholy in the child's voice, painted a rather peculiar picture of the God of Nature.

The spirit consciousness, seemingly oblivious to Xerosis's internal turmoil, continued, "We have been expecting you for a while now."

Xerosis's brow furrowed. "We?" she asked, genuinely confused. "I don't know that many people here." Her mind raced, trying to think of who might be waiting for her in this hidden realm. She had come seeking her uncle, but she hadn't anticipated meeting anyone else.