Chapter 1073 A rogue god and a hydra
After Fayeth exited her chamber, leaving the Hydra in the care of the rogue god, she arrived at the healing hall, a sanctuary where she crossed paths with Rainar's angels. These celestial beings were an imposing sight, clad in gray armor that matched their feathery, closed wings. Their presence exuded a formidable aura, their heavy footfalls even causing the ancient walls of the temple of Ava to tremble slightly.
"Can I assist you?" Fayeth inquired, her gaze directed at the angels. Her question prompted the lead angel to remove his helmet, revealing a cascade of silver hair.
The trio of angels following him moved through the hall, their helmets still on as they surveyed the unconscious patients who lay before them.
"How goes the healing of these people, Fayeth?" inquired the angel of Rainar, a trace of familiarity detectable in his voice as he addressed her.
"Regrettably, the numbers keep growing as more casualties arrive, a consequence of your conflict against Kranar's angels," Fayeth responded, her words masking her disdain for wars that inflicted suffering upon ordinary people.
"People should turn to God Rainar in prayer more fervently. The greater their devotion, the swifter we can bring this war to an end," the angel stated, his tone devoid of concern for the populace. To him, the people were but sources of energy for God Rainar, their well-being secondary. Many gods shared this perspective, treating their subjects as mere tools to generate faith energy. Rarely did they extend a helping hand to those in need or actively work to improve their lives and foster genuine devotion. Instead, they appointed representatives to govern and expected the populace to pray relentlessly.
"It's needless to remind you that most of these individuals now lie here due to shockwaves from your battles, their homes collapsing upon them. Granting them entry to the temple would be a humanitarian gesture, Rodney," Fayeth spoke, a hint of emotion seeping into her voice as she addressed Rodney with familiarity.
"We have indeed permitted entry to the temple, though not to the commoners. The temple is not a place for such riffraff to wander into; it is a sacred space," Rodney retorted with a smug chuckle.
"Both you and I know that nobles don't devote themselves to the gods as fervently as commoners do. Allowing only the nobility access while barring the commoners goes against the principles we stand for," Fayeth voiced her disapproval.
"Divide and conquer, Fayeth. God Rainar is not like your Goddess Ava. Your goddess advocated unity above all else, and what did that lead to? Her own realm turned against her, banishing her," Rodney's voice dripped with arrogance and mockery, directed at Goddess Ava.
Fayeth's blood simmered at Rodney's words, her temper flaring. But she maintained her composure, understanding that her anger could provoke Rainar into destroying the temple. Its destruction would leave the people without refuge, countless lives lost.
"However, my purpose here does not involve delving into the complexities of ruling a realm," Rodney drawled as he walked past Fayeth, his gaze sweeping across the hall as if searching for something.
"Why have you come, Rodney?" Fayeth queried.
"We've detected an unusual teleportation energy within the kingdom, Fayeth. You know well that teleportation portals are forbidden within the kingdom. Even in times of war, we cannot allow breaches of our laws. Otherwise, what would become of our realm? A lawless land overrun by chaos,," Rodney articulated slowly, encircling Fayeth as he spoke.
"Rules, as God Rainar would often say, are what set us apart from beasts," Rodney remarked.
"If anyone were to use a teleportation portal within my temple, I would undoubtedly be aware, Rodney. Furthermore, your search is misplaced. If portals were activated, it's more likely the doing of nobles," Fayeth exclaimed as a chuckle escaped Rodney's lips.
"Why the agitation, Fayeth? After all these decades, you appear unusually displeased with the nobles," Rodney noted.
"Times change, Rodney, and so do individuals, even angels like us," Fayeth replied.
Rodney's smile in response to her words spoke volumes as he proceeded toward the door leading to her chamber.
"Well, I'm certain you have nothing to hide. Merely open the door, and if no secrets lurk within, we will leave. I have a score to settle with Kranar's angels," Rodney chuckled. Yet, as Rodney drew closer to the door, a surge of unease coursed through Fayeth.
Unbeknownst to Rodney, a rogue god lurked within that very room, accompanied by a natural-born hydra, not one bred within the confines of scholarly laboratories. A natural-born hydra in the company of a rogue god would not only astonish Rodney but potentially lead him to eliminate Fayeth and her entire sanctuary for harboring a rogue god.
their encounter to Rodney and his comrades. Otherwise, Rodney would have arrived prepared to confront a rogue god.
Thankfully, fate favored Michael and Fayeth; the angels who had attacked Michael in Marli's forest lacked the means to communicate their encounter to Rodney and his comrades. Otherwise, Rodney would have arrived prepared to confront a rogue god.
"That room is my private sanctum, and you possess no authority to enter," Fayeth responded icily, though Rodney simply laughed off her retort.
"Fayeth, I like when you get all feisty. I've seen glimpses of Goddess Ava's angels displaying such fire. Cute, I must admit. But remember, you're within Rainar's domain now. Your personal chamber is under Rainar's domain. Unless, of course, you're hiding something in there. I hate to destroy this fine craftmanship," Rodney trailed his fingers along the door's surface, a chuckle accompanying his words.
"Go ahead," Fayeth relented, her voice carrying a hint of resignation as Rodney turned the doorknob, granting access to her personal chamber.
Within the confines of the room, Vedora maintained a vigilant stance, perched atop Michael's unconscious body. Through the gaps in the weathered wooden floor, she caught sight of Rodney's entrance, his figure slowly making its way inside. The thudding of his boots reverberated against the floor, magnifying the creaking sounds beneath his weight.
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