Chapter 29: The Holy Temple Takes Action
At the Holy Temple in the capital of the Velarent Kingdom.
Austin sat in the grand hall. The sacred light surrounded his white robe, making his platinum hair shine with a blinding brilliance.
A priest knelt before him and reported, "Your Holiness, last night… three strangers appeared in the slums. They used Dark Element magic, and they even managed to temporarily stop the outbreak of the disease. It seemed to work quite well."
Austin remained silent for a long moment.
His eyes reflected the shadow cast by the stained glass behind him. The light fell across his face, half bright, half dark.
"Dark Element magic?"
His voice was low, almost cold.
"How interesting. Find them."
The priest bowed even lower. "Yes, Your Holiness."
Austin slowly rose to his feet.
His gaze was calm, but his voice carried a strange tone, something gentle yet dangerous.
