I'm guessing his message to Naji is something along the lines of "Remember. Displease me, and THAT WILL BE YOU NEXT." And if Naji is as smart as a corvid should be, he'd be packing up the moment Mort is out of sight and heading for a less dangerous territory. Like one with an active volcano in his backyard. After a demonstration like that, anyone without a death wish would be heading for the hills.

I'm getting sad, death was very unexpected and quick, as if everything that happened was in vain

and I start to really believe that it's the end

Poor Noah, but he's in a better place now and a part of something stronger.

Thus ends a delightful fable. Mort looks like a perfect character, watching him feels good like watching live wild wolf webcams does.

Oh my gosh..... poor kid.... This actually made me feel creeped out for a couple days.... I was not expecting for death to be so quick.... unless you are planning a twister.... then damn,..... This is the end.... I hope the death was fast.... because getting chewed up would be horrific.

I will be pretty surprised if Noah doesn't come back somehow. I mean. He was chosen by highly coveted mysterious and powerful magic talisman. It can't be THAT simple, just off him to undo that XD. But we must wait and see /eyes emoji/.

Pretty sure Mort will realize that eating magic-infused person will wield interesting side-effects.