Chapter 70: Never again
"Good.. Good.."
With a visible effort, Marius reigned in his anger. He gave a curt, almost imperceptible nod to the priestess. "See to it that this... child receives a standard dose. And then escort these three out."
The priestess, looking relieved to be out of the direct line of fire, quickly fetched a vial of Sunpetal Draught and handed it to Elara.
"Thank you for your patience, young ones. I apologize for the inconvenience. As you can see, there are still many people who need treatment. Acolytes, please escort them out." Marius continued curtly.
"No need, Vestarch. We shall see ourselves out." Riku said as he turned to leave.
As Riku, Lila, and Elara turned to leave, Vestarch Marius’s cold voice followed them. "A word of advice, traveler. Luxia has little patience for those who stir dissent. Make sure to watch your back and that of those close to you."
Threatening... me?
Riku’s face turned dark, the darkest it had been since he had been reborn into this world. He slowly turned back and saw the Vestarch’s eyes on him. He was about to say something when Lila and Elara pulled on him, nudging him to let it go and pulling him out of the church.
After they left, Marius left the area as well. In a dark corner, he subtly gestured with his fingers, and two plain-clothed acolytes appeared, seemingly out of thin air.
"Follow them," he murmured, his voice barely audible. "Find out who they are, where they are staying. Report everything back to me. I want to know everything about these people."
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