Jack was eager to go through the portal, but he was polite enough to stay behind and wait for either Mihos or Paytowin's lead. The two just stared at the open portal silently.
"What's wrong? Hurry up and leave!" Callan uttered. Another tremor shook the temple again.
"They are about to break through. Ancestor Odvah won't be able to hold for long. You all must leave now!" Callan urged with a stern expression.
Paytowin turned and said, "Your Holiness, leave with us!"
"No, my role is here. I live and die with this temple," Callan replied.
"But…"
Callan sighed. His countenance softened. He placed his two hands on Paytowin's shoulder. "I know you meant well, but each of us has our own roles to see through. Mine ends here. Yours do not. That's why you will forgive me."
"Forgive you? Your Holiness, what's there to forgivveeee….!!"
Paytowin's words trailed off as his body was picked up and flung into the portal by Callan.
