Chapter 548: Zeal (2/2)

”[Reptilian] C-could it be… that we have a… a… spy in our ranks?”

Aiden didn't answer the question, nor could he in any meaningful way. He just looked thoughtfully at the guard, analyzing everything he could.

'So… This elder was some sort of Priest, that I already understood even before I could understand them. He and this High Priest Zuruk, who is probably some sort of spiritual person, or the leader of this settlement has some sort of disagreement between them.' He pondered inwardly. 'I guess this old man is… WAS a rebel, and had already amassed a force secretly. On the outside, he still follows this Zuruk guy, but under the cover of the shadows, he is working to usurp the leading position from him. These 'Temple Guards' and this 'Commander Thurag' are probably his official force.'

He nodded, accepting his own conjectures, though at the same time it seemed that he also agreed with the guard's theory.

Seeing their master nod at his conjecture, the guard was secretly elated, whilst also, at the same time angered that such a thing could happen with them. He began to beat his chest with his right fist as he exclaimed with newfound determination and vigor.

”[Reptilian] Worry not Master! I promise to Master, that I…” Before he could continue his partner, the second guard also straightened his back and began to beat his own chest and join in the exclamation.

”[Reptilian] No… WE promise that we will get to the end of this failure, and root out the spy and execute him to send a message to those bastards!” They finished their vow together.

Listening to their words, the draft of what could be later formulated into a proper plan began to outline in Aiden's mind. Thinking for a bit, he shook his head in response to their words.

”[Reptilian] No. Don't kill him, but instead throw him in shackles and leave him to me. I will deal with the matter, myself.” He commanded, then changed the topic. ”Anyway, that is for later. For now, bring me home, as I said, after all that happened today I need to rest and focus on our plans. We have wasted too much time here already. We do not want any other of the guards to catch wind of what happened here and pester us more.”

He ordered, turning his attention away from the two, and glancing at the rubble by the small shelter at the side. HE could still feel a faint life force from under the debris, meaning that the commander had somehow managed to survive. Though Aiden wasn't sure of the figure's state, he did not want to risk getting exposed and was eager to arrive at his new temporary abode and to go through the memories of the seemingly rebellious priest.

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