Chapter 218: Hallow of Hands.

Lehi shut the door and took a shower. She can't forget the scenes that occured.

Ecles were suffering from the after effect that was left by the curse. His organs were wailing. His blood were in all direction and on the line they almost lose Ecles life. Lehi sighed in relief when the warm water sooth her skin. Her mind dirfted to how she needed some sleep and eventually doze off.

Ophir scanned the area and found a lot of altar that was recently used. Hexel and Nevi looked around for any sign of other crafted altar but found none.

"That is the only altar within the area. I bet they tried to built one near the hedge waterfall but was terrified from the outpouring of the holy ghost." Nevi summarised as he saw Ain and Cyprus approaching with a grim expression.

"We saw a cliff with a hand striking out but when we check on it. We found it as a dump site for the sacrifices that were unable to contain the demonic entity." Cyprus informed.

Ophir communicated with Cyrus and commanded them to burry the dead.

Nevi took the left wing as Cyprus and Ain carried the bodies. It was a challenging and non-stop shovelling and digging. It took them a whole day to light all the candles with the help of Lila and Sienna.

"Let us have a moment of silent for the Lord to mourn his precious children." Sienna solemnly stated.

The absence of noise forebear the sentiments of the nature. The wind twirles upward scented with the candle that melted.

"Before we depart this place, Let us pray." Seinna stated.

"Our God who spread the world and held a person's life in His hand. Let it be that your comfort embraced those who are close to this people's heart. Since they are precious to you and you love them as you loved us. We hereby thank your grace that provided the grave birthing a song. We believe that you were with them as you are with us. Amen."

A ball of fire fell from the starry night. It was like a meteor with it's descending spark. When it landed it consumed the altar where the innocent blood were slain. The altar released a bloody smell and a lamenting cry from the evils whp dwell on the toasting altar.

" I wonder why do people wanted a god that they can shape when they won't profit from it?" Ain questioned

"It's because they wanted to put destiny in their palm. Human tends to love what is wanted and not the needed one. It because we forgot who remembers us when no one else can." Ophir answered gently.

Sienna nodded as they watches the candles be rested by the dew coming from the remains of those who went through such turmoil and sorrow.

Waheb heared from Evi that Ecles is in a bad condition but he never thought that it could have been this worst. From time to time they needed to be alert and asses Tera in applying what is necessary. When Tera finally applied the right cure Ecles settled down.

Waheb and Gatsby finally breathed in joy. Tera sat down and snozed when her back hit the chair.

Gatsby asked Mem and Eyel to tend on the duchess. Waheb saluted Tera's dedication. It was a 48 hour shift with continuous pumping. When Cyrus joined them with a terrible and foul mood Resh continued to tease him. The next thing they knew it was Ophir reporting that their assignment were done.

Ophir heared from Eyel that Lehi slept in her bath. When he silently enter their chamber. Ophir faintly and shortly took a shower. His arms and muscles were aching from the digging. Ophir can't help but be mesmerised by Lehi's feature. His thoughts drifted back toward their delayed honeymoon two nights ago. Ophir blushed furiously as he stared at his wife who gently breath.

His admiration moment got interrupted when Lehi suddenly threw her hand toward his face. Ophir was buffled he never received a real life slapped from his wife. Instead of getting angry he can't help but silently chuckle like a fool.

Ophir watched his wife till sleep take over his lenses.

Ecles opened his eyes and saw Gatsby nodding off from the lack of sleep. Ecles started to talk but he was surprised when Gatsby did not react. He tried to repeat his words by calling Gatsby's name. Ecles found it strange that his vocal tube is normally functioning but his words were muted. Ecles sat and shook Gatsby. When Gatsby opened his eyes he was cheery to proclaim Ecles' waking up.

Tera came running and grinned at Ecles.

Ecles had this confusing situation. He can hear them but he can't hear himself.

"Ecles... Thank you for thriving with us and and eventually waking up." Tera greeted as she sat by his side.

"And... I am sorry to inform you that. You can no longer speak from now on. Ir was a tough and rough judgement on our part. So, please forgive us for robbing you the ability to speak." she added as her tears cascaded sideways highlighting her cheekbone.

Ecles always thought that Tera had the most beautiful face when smiling. But there were moments that his heart would halt to beat whenever she cried. Her eyes reflected the anguish she went through just to aid him. Ecles shut his eyes and bowed in gratitude.

Ecles recalled how Urchin warned him before he marched with the boy for the final wrestle.

"Grandpa Ecles will have to pay the price of interceding. How I wish I could have taken responsibility but.. walking with grandpa Ecles while holding his hand is the least Urchin can do."

Ecles observe the area and found how many supplies were given unto him to wake up and be back in his feet. He flashed a reassuring grin and saluted his friends. Evi and Waheb nod at him. Cyrus and Cyprus just returned his smile. Gatsby and Resh smacked his back as Zayin sent the lavender stem to send his warm support.