Chapter 264 - two: Epilogue
Clang.
Edward halted when his shovel hit something hard. The sound was loud and clear. It grabbed the attention of all the small groups shoveling around in the dirt.
Ericka, who teamed up with him, helped him remove the layer of dust stuck to the broken piece. Edward marveled at her ability to shine in the dark, while covered in dust. The sound of people approaching urged him to continue with his task.
By the time the Divine Lord reached them, they had unearthed the broken monolith. The smoldering golden light attracted everyone like moths to a flame.
You do have your uses.
Edward bowed his head as he retreated a few steps. He knew his place. Even when giving him praise, He didn’t look at him. He seldom did. The average man knew he didn’t warrant the Divine Lord’s time or attention.
We need to make haste. I can sense the rays of the sun about to push this darkness away.
"I thought you guys wished for a new dawn. Or do you call yourselves Dawnbringers just for the sake of it?"
Edward peeped at the second prince as Rayos sneered at the Divine Lord. It seemed that the prince knew his family’s plans had failed. He lost his father and who knows what more. Yet Rayos seemed to have kept himself calm. So far.
Although Rayos’ remarks upset a few, no one moved. Edward knew everyone awaited their orders. Only a few, like Elron, dared to act on their own.
The Dark veils some things in it. Useful when you want to mislead the Strings of Fate.