Chapter 90 - Chapter 92 (1/2)

Gyatso and Dragon entered the temple through the gate under the gaze of many children. Council elders at the top balcony of the temple were observing the two old men enter the temple in a casual manner.

The council elders held a watchful eye on Dragon the moment he passed the gates. Everyone in this temple lived in tranquillity and their aura reflected that, but Dragon's did not. His aura was all over the place and very chaotic, and they didn't like that.

Gyatso glanced back and noticed Dragon watching his fellow elders with caution. He could see that Dragon was extremely well trained and disciplined. The moment he walked in, he had already located every potential threat.

”Do no mind, my colleagues. They are fine people, but a little short on patience.”

”Isn't that something you Munks are supposed to be good at?” Dragon said and gave a quick look at the elders staring at him.

”Stereotype. Most of us get a lot more impatient the older we get. Do not let yourself be fooled by rumours.”

”Fair enough. Anything else I need to know before going further in?”

”We love cake. And that's about it.” Gyatso laughed and now after a long climb up some stairs, the two had arrived at the balcony with the other elders.

”Gyatso, who is this man that you brought inside our temple?” An elder man with a black moustache asked. He had a very neutral expression on his face.

”My name is Portgas D Dragon. And I am a simple traveller.” Dragon bowed in respect.

”Nice to meet you, Dragon. I am the High Monk, Pasang.” He cupped his hand and returned the bow to Dragon.

”Dragon, you are no simple traveller. Your entire being screams of a lifetime of war. Where do you come from?” Another elder that looked a lot older then Pasang and Gyatso.

”As I have told elder Gyatso, I am from a place so far that you would have never heard of it. It took me a lifetime to travel here. So the distance is quite far.” The cryptic speech was something that Dragon enjoyed and that was exactly what he used on the elders.

”Interesting. I would enjoy hearing some stories about this place someday.” Pasang smiled cheekily and then bowed to Dragon and the other elders.

”I am afraid I need to excuse myself. It was nice to meet you Dragon.” He calmly turned around and slowly walked away.

”I have duties to take care off as well. Have a nice day, and nice to meet you.” Said the elder that still hadn't introduced himself.

”Do not mind his manners. His name is Tashi, and he is just a little careful around strangers.” Gyatso laughed while watching the two elders depart.

”Now, shall we proceed, I believe we have things to talk about.” Gyatso got a nod from Dragon.

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