“EVERYTHING is set. All that remains is to infiltrate the temple’s basement.”
Kayne laid out his plan before Emperor Kallixto. At long last, he had succeeded in creating a counter–repellent spell capable of breaching the barrier that shielded the temple from arcane interference. The Holy Temple was infamous for its hostility toward mages, particularly those whose magic defied its rigid doctrines. As a result, no mage dared to approach its grounds. The barrier itself stood as a declaration of contempt, a warning that mages were unwelcome and regarded as nothing more than lowly imitations of black magicians.
“I will place my trust in you, Kayne,” Emperor Kallixto glanced at Kayne gravely. “Infiltrating the temple will come at a price. We do not know what these people are capable of. I have
