While on the way to their school, the group stumbles upon a crowd of people stoning and throwing eggs at a statue.
Boooo! Kill the bastard! The crowd chants.
HOPE YOU ROT IN HELL DEMON! said the elderly grandma.
Teacher, why are they desecrating a statue?
Said Christopher.
Eli didn't listen; she stared at the statue with ill intent while biting her lips.
She thinks to herself:
"Disgusting creature!"
Teacher? Christopher says again.
Sorry, I wasn't listening. You see that person over there is the King of Demons, the monster who brought about the demon plague upon this world.
Why haven't we heard of him? said Christopher.
You're lucky you were born in a safe zone; otherwise, there's no telling what could have happened to you.
People! we have gathered today to wish upon the downfall of this ungodly abomination!
And to the fool who brought this plague upon us all..
Crystal!
Yeah, this is all her fault! Hope she burns!
It's all her fault! It's all her fault! The crowd says in unison.
While listening — Eli lowers her head, and she begins to sob.
The children notice.
Please, teacher, don't cry, said Allana.
Yeah, we may have known you for a short time, but it hurts to see you sad, said Eric.
Yeah, you're our mom, said Christopher.
Eli stops and begins to wipe her tears.
Thank you, children. Now, let's return to where we started.
Yeah let's go home, I'm hungry! Said Christopher.
Teacher Eli holds the hands of her students while she smiles.
End of Pt. 5.