"How dare he interrupt the ritual like that!" Timothy's actions instantly enraged the onlookers, especially the devout followers who witnessed the scene.
In their minds, it was the High Priest and the sacred tree that brought everyone the gift of forgetting their pain. Such a revered figure and symbol could not be disrespected.
But now, Timothy's behavior felt like he was trampling on their dignity and faith, grinding it into the dirt.
"You bastard, get down from there!"
"How dare you show such disrespect to the High Priest! Do you even know who he is? The High Priest is a practitioner, a guide sent by the gods themselves!"
Angry voices rose from the crowd, and many were so furious they looked ready to surround Timothy.
"Calm down. Once he eats the Forgetfruit, he'll understand the greatness of the sacred tree. From then on, he'll believe in the gods and become one of us."
