A single stone causes a thousand ripples; Eden's scream, filled with the last of his vigor, immediately touched upon everyone's most sensitive nerves. People turned to look in the direction of the clearing instantly, all hearing the faint sound of armor rubbing together.
Eden was dressed exceptionally plainly: he did not wear a monk's robe, nor did he carry a scepter in his hand, nor was he cloaked in a white vestment robe over his shoulders. But at this moment, people unanimously chose to believe in him. Under that cry, the crowd began to panic, scattering swiftly in all directions.
Bruce stood atop the platform, gaping at this scene. His eyes darted around before he immediately opened his mouth to call out to retain them:
"Children of the Lord, do not heed that bewitching voice!"
