"I do not think that those are words from Lady Elvina. I think the demon elf that was sealed with the evil spawn behind you has been whispering words into your ears."
His words set off murmurings around the hall as the priests and priestess whispered to each other as disbelief clouded their gazes.
Shen Jiyu faced the priest called May and inquired, "Are you saying that I am lying?"
"The spawn behind you was the one who found you in the forest, wasn't he? Surely you can't blame us for being sceptical when the news of your proximity with him has spread throughout Elvina?"
Shen Jiyu's face did not twitch as he replied in a matter-of-fact tone that was laced with a slight mocking, "Your behaviour and doubts have proved to me why Lady Elvina said that you have hardened your hearts against her words and her whispers in your mind. A group of faithless sinners."
