Chapter 277: The Knight Scroll (1)
The scroll appeared in his hand as soon as he focused on its mark.
Hex sat in his bed. Despite not having slept for a couple of days, Hex felt fresh and invigorated. He made sure to lock the door before opening his scroll. He even went as far as hiding his hand in his sleeve when summoning the scroll.
To anyone spying on him through obscure means, it would appear as if he pulled the scroll from his robe. It wasn’t paranoia. It was a healthy dose of caution.
Hex sensed the presence of Fiends in the first tunnel as soon as he stepped inside the burrow. But when Bashar said they explored that tunnel, he took a wait-and-see approach. He didn’t know why they acted secretive.
With their endless customs, Hex half expected them to have done it because they didn’t wish to disturb their Lord for something they could solve. It could also be because of something deeper and sinister.
The sole reason Hex hadn’t disappeared yet was because he believed in himself.
He also took precautions due to his lack of understanding about the sandcastle. How did it move? How did the Lord control it? And who protected the castle in the absence of the Lord? Neither he nor Sterling knew these things. He rather be safe than sorry.
’In the end, only strength and sufficient preparations are useful.’
Hex threw his doubts about the castle and its lord to the back of his mind. He put his attention on the scroll. He sensed the light wash over him and then retract.
Congratulations on reaching the Refined Stage.
Hex read the words that appeared on the page with less surprise this time. He marveled at the Technique behind the creation of such a scroll. It appeared almost sentient to him.