Chapter 74: Who Are You?
The clouds gathered ominously over the Capital, the air was thick with foreboding. Slowly but surely, the plague has started to spread.
Small clusters of citizens fell ill with high fevers and uncontrollable shivers. No matter what medicine they took, the fever just didn’t seem to reduce. There was fear in the hearts of the affected.
But this was just the beginning...
With smug satisfaction, Edward watched the commotion unfold from his chamber in the Holy Temple. Sacrifices are needed for him to get what he wants.
Panic will do them no good... He grinned, his lips curling into a chilling smile. What will Adeline do now? He thought.
Her helping nature was visible for him to see. Will she expose herself to help the ones that are affected or will she stay quiet?
He paced the room, thinking of her power. His fascination with Adeline was more than just curiosity... It was an obsession.
He wanted to prove to himself that he could mould and manipulate her destiny as he wished. Is she truly worthy of being the Saintess? He thought of the holy powers that dwelled within her. What would she do when it ran out?
Regardless of the choice Adeline made, he will be removing her soul from her perfect vessel.
Everything he did... He did for her... He leaned back as he remembered her voice.
He didn’t forget everything that had happened on that mountain. The sword... It was taken from him. He will not forget this insult... He will get back what was his.