Frank could tell that the priestess and her fraternity were no villains, and so, he told them everything about the spiritron vein.
And as expected, after hearing his story, the priestess did not think that he was lying-in fact, she felt sympathy for him. “Not treating humans as humans, even its host? It truly is evil! What a pity that my paltry skills can’t destroy it!”
Still, Frank remained curious. “I’ve told you everything I know. Shouldn’t you tell me the source of your power too?”
The priestess smiled. “I’m no angel, but I know a little courtesy. Come with me.” With that, she stood up and started leading Frank up the mountain.
The geezers behind them scrambled to their feet and followed, reasoning, “Let’s think about this please, Your Excellency. He’s an outsider-we can’t reveal our secret to him!”
The priestess simply laughed coolly. “Sure, then why don’t you stop him? Let’s see if you can.”
The geezers were left speechless right then, not because they were afraid to die, but because it was pointless.
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