Chapter 5: Smile whilst dying
It took a while for the crowd inside the temple to react. It was only when Hex reached the monolith did they explode.
"Excellent kid. That's the spirit."
"Don't be foolish."
"Haha...he thinks he is special."
The reaction of the crowd was a mixture of encouragement, worry and ridicule. There were also some who remained calm.
"The boy sure has guts." In the corner of the temple sat a group of hooded figures. The person in the middle of their little group whispered appreciatively.
The priestess watched with a deep frown. She shook her head and sighed.
"Priestess, shouldn't we stop him?" An old temple clerk stood behind the priestess and whispered. The old man grew agitated when he saw the priestess shake her head.
"Priestess, please. Once he was one of us. He is using an impure crystal. It will cost his life."
He tried to persuade the priestess, but received a cold stare in reply. He helplessly bowed his head and retreated.
The baron was the only person whose reaction remained unchanged. Nothing seemed to affect him.