Chapter 84: The Silver Templar
"Amazing!"
Hex marveled at the feeling of power as he clenched his fists. He hadn't been able to test it after finishing the refinement of all the Fiend crystals but he was certain his peak-stage body had at least doubled in strength. It wasn't at the level of a Knight-grade physique but wasn't far off.
Hex peeped outside. The temple was empty aside from an old man dosing off in the corner. This clerk was another old man than the one Hex negotiated with.
It is still early in the morning so people are still in their beds, I guess. Hopefully, they skip coming to the temple today too.'
There was a high chance his wish would be fulfilled. The Knight division would continue their fights today to determine the finalists for tomorrow. Hex had no way of knowing if the Knights were faring but he didn't have time to worry about that.
After a quick breakfast, Hex pulled the last crystal out of its pouch. The Disaster crystal shone softly in his palms. It looked mesmerizing and peaceful.
Hex didn't let its appearance fool him though. He may have never refined a crystal of such class before but his experience with the Fiend crystals had given him a clue to how terrifying the energy inside would be.
Hex slowly picked up the crystal and stood in front of the monolith. He remained rooted in place for a few seconds, holding his breath. Then he finally exhaled deeply.
"The more I delay, the harder it will become to take the step. Let's fucking do this," he groaned and with one quick motion put his hand on top of the monolith.
Hex was cautious. He wasn't underestimating the task at hand. Yet, he was not prepared for what happened next.
With the Demon and Fiend crystals, the chaotic energy inside them flowed into Hex's body. But with the Disaster crystal, it burst into him, all at once. And that wasn't the most dangerous part of it.