Chapter 191: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (55)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (55) ༻

Within the Temple’s intensive care unit, a profound silence had settled.

In stark contrast, outside the Temple, a throng of people crowded the streets, drawn together by the aftermath of the recent demonic beast attacks.

The assault, involving hundreds of demonic creatures, had left the city and its inhabitants reeling from unimaginable devastation.

Yet, the identity of the mastermind behind this unprecedented invasion remained shrouded in mystery.

While the silence among the Academy’s professors hinted at hidden knowledge, the broader populace outside engaged in fervent speculation and debate.

Some attributed the surge in demonic activity to events surrounding the recent Hunting Festival, while bolder voices pointed accusatory fingers at a secret biolab established by the Imperial Family.

According to this theory, a mishap within the lab had led to the escape of the demonic beasts, resulting in the assault on the Academy.

There were various theories, but without an official announcement from the Academy, all this debate was pointless.

After all, it was hard to make plausible theories when there was such a lack of information.

Yet, amid the cacophony of conjecture, one rumor stood out prominently—the tale of one man.

He had roamed the battlefield, rescuing numerous students, surprisingly including those who hated and bullied him.

Given that many within the Academy had partaken in his torment, the ripple effect of this rumor reverberated deeply.

Why? Because humans had a tendency to be captivated by the unexpected complexities of an individual’s character.

But, contrary to the commotion outside, the interior of the Temple was sparsely populated.

In the hushed corridors of the Temple, the only sound was the hurried footsteps of priests darting from room to room.

Due to the sudden surge in workload, the Temple had imposed a ban on visits, unable to cope with the influx of patients already under their care.

It was a necessary measure, albeit a painful one for those turned away at the Temple’s entrance. Yet, amidst the chaos, saving lives remained the top priority.