Role

Chapter 8

Sensing no magical auras around the woman Manno relaxed his grip on his weapons and
smiled apologetically as the woman stepped closer to him, inspecting him with the most
intriguing color changing eyes he had ever seen.
'An interesting man, you are Manno' the priestess said taking his hand into hers, 'you
see, I can see into your soul. I have been blessed with a rare gift of sight. I know about
your past. I know about the lusts that hold you. But, I do not believe it is just. What you
felt for Sana. It was not lust, Manno. It was love.'
Perplexed and a little shocked with this woman who knew so much about him, Manno
could only raise an eyebrow in question as she continued.
'Yes, love, Manno. Don't be ashamed, there is nothing wrong with love. You should
embrace it. Give up this foolish lust for mage skulls. You are still quite far still from
accomplishing the goal you proclaimed to Lord Daevryn of 30 skulls, anyhow. There is
no point. Your lust is a false emotion. Give it up and embrace the love you once felt for
Sana!' the priestess urged, doing her best to use a persuasive tone.

The words of the priestess brought Manno back to earth from the realm of curiosity and
he vigorously shook his head.
'You need to look harder priestess. I will not give up my desires. I will accomplish my
goals, even if it takes me my whole life. I will not fail and shame myself as a
BattleRager. As for Sana- maybe it was love. But, isn't love just another form of lust?
No, my desires are stronger than ever. Go spout your religion elsewhere. I have things to
accomplish.' And with that, Manno turned and stalked out of the shop.

'A stubborn and proud one he is' came a raspy unseen voice from the shadows. Nodding
with agreement, the priestess's form began to shimmer and shift into a grotesque looking
demon.
'It will happen. We will make sure he does not accomplish his goals and earn the favor of
Daevryn. So long as he fails, he will have no protection and his soul will be ours for his
sins of lust!' the priestess turned demon cackled wickedly.