When the High Priest fell backward onto the floor, everyone in the hall exchanged terrified looks, followed by collective gasps.
Then, one of them forced out a nervous laugh.
"T-This is not funny."
The infant remained safely cradled in the dead man's arms despite the fall.
For several seconds, nobody moved. Nobody even dared breathe too loudly for fear it could lead to something more dangerous.
They simply stared.
"Did the child just…?" one of the High Priests muttered.
"No way…" another whispered with a mocking expression.
"Please, do not look into his eyes!" the priest suddenly shouted, panic evident in his voice. "That is exactly what the midwife warned me about. And after witnessing this happen, I am certain she was telling the truth!"
High Priest I narrowed his gaze.
"So you are telling us that this infant can kill people simply by making eye contact?" he asked with a scoff, clearly unconvinced.
The priest swallowed hard before nodding.
