Chapter 5: Boom!
"Demon! Stay away from me!!!"
As the head priest yelled those words, the people's gazes changed, now carrying a look of utter hatred.
In this world, demons were known to be entities born from the negative emotions of humans. While some did take human form, others were meant to be food for the Hakiaas (Fallen Ones).
Additionally, this made them hated by humans, as they were deemed impure.
Rashin, who was from a time when demons were not hated, could only stare at the priest with a neutral expression.
"Demon? I'm pretty sure I'm human. You really love calling me names," he said calmly.
Eri, who was still on the ground, did not dare to raise her head. She could already picture the number of disappointed gazes on her at that moment.
Keeping her head down was her own way of hiding. And despite how she tried to draw herself away from the situation, Rashin's voice kept pulling her back.
The head priest suddenly pointed at Rashin again. "Demons have infiltrated the church! Foul creatures of the dark!"
Knights standing guard in the church began to draw their swords.
Some of the priestesses were ready to attack, and the audience stood on alert.