Flattering Xenon, Orpheus said, "Your Excellency, you truly embody the grace of Lumina. I'm in awe of your wisdom and power."
Pleased by the praise, Xenon tucked the pouch into his sleeve and stood. "Then I'll begin immediately. Lend me 300 of your sturdier fanatics. I'd rather not waste my knights on this task."
Orpheus led Xenon out of the chamber, the two discussing their next steps. While Orpheus had little faith in Xenon's abilities, he trusted in the relic's power.
Now, their only remaining task was to find and eliminate the Outer God's fragment while waiting for the punitive force to arrive.
Entering the forest, Xenon activated the sacred relic. The device, resembling a compass, emitted a faint glow and a subtle vibration.
Three distinct signals appeared.
Xenon frowned. Why were there three traces of the Outer God?
