"You were very lucky, master. If your true talent had shown up after your Awakening, you'd probably be dead by now, or you'd have been brainwashed by the Congregation of Revelations and become one of them." Torne finished his speech while Onyx stared at him, mouth agape, aware that this force was not a good thing but worried about being around people who clearly had dangerous ideas or inclinations.
"Brainwashed? Does the Congregation of Revelations use that kind of taboo method?" Vicente asked, stopping what he was doing.
Torne laughed. "Not with ordinary people, because it's not worth it. But with someone who has the potential to become an Archmage or even something more powerful, you can bet on it. The temple members will do anything to maintain their power and influence.
