User:Some Color Mage/Rebuild of Echoes of Strife/Chapter 6

Kayin was furious. For the past day, Kayin had been nothing but furious. Furious at the dark knight defiling the ground of the island. Furious at the Black Mage that tore the cathedral to shreds. Furious at the two dark gods and whatever that flaming swordsman was using the ruins as a duelling site. Furious at the Order that was currying the favour of his gods.

He found the entrance to the caverns and went down. While most of the Esper chambers had been destroyed, the first hallway was relatively unscathed. "Alexander, if there are treasures here for the worthy, then where are mine? I am your last true follower, surely you must have a way for me to spread your message back throughout Amevitai?"

The side door opened. Kayin followed the path to the treasures awaiting him.

"Is Nelo still in there?" Telluri was staring at the remains of the cathedral and the cliff. Some time had passed, and now the mostly reunited Order were trying to formulate a plan. "He doesn't have a staff, it looked like he freed the other Espers, what could he gain from staying in there?"

"Did he free all of them?" Saldo was examining the Pearl Staff. "We didn't keep count of how many escaped, and we don't know how many were down there."

"I think we need to go after him again." Hevorhend started in the direction of the cathedral.

"And how do you plan to get through the lava?" Darren asked.

"With my sword."

"Don't push yourself too hard, Ser Aeon," Yuan said, genuine concern in her voice, as she took the staff back from Saldo.

"Nonsense! I have enough darkness to blot out the sun for a month, some fire won't stop me." Hevorhend took a few steps more, then looked back. "But, uh, if I could get some support, that would be appreciated."

"I don't think we have much of a choice here," Faethin said, as he followed Hevorhend.

"If we get to fight the bastard, I'm there!" Darren ran after the other two.

Yuan, Saldo and Telluri all exchanged looks, then shrugged in unison. They then followed behind the others.