Chapter 350 — The Stirring of the Holy Light
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These people, who had fled all the way here from the Holy Spirit Plains, gathered in the large sheds allotted to them, discussing the future and the past in low voices—and then the door of the shed was suddenly pushed open.
They looked up in alarm and saw an exceptionally tall figure standing in the doorway.
They thought it was a powerful warrior, but soon they saw that the figure wore a priest's robe.
The robe was frayed at the edges and washed pale, yet it was still plainly the robe of a Holy Light priest.
Everyone tensed and stirred with unease.
"Do not be afraid," Wright said, spreading both hands and walking slowly toward those whose faces showed fear and wariness. "I carry no weapon, bear no ill will, and have not come to interrogate heretics.
"I only wish to talk with you."