The sound of the raid was steady, drowning out the crackle of fire ahead of them. The human leaned heavily on the hilt of his weapon, breathing. Then, the strangest, most ironic and painful sound came from him... It was laughter. 

A roll of thunder echoed from far above. "Everything that has happened... A monster you say? ... Everything I know is wrong, friend. I am a Templar. By God above, I am already a monster." Clearly, his thoughts were a jumble and his emotions extreme. Mithias turned his head aside to meet Bug's gaze, surprising him with his beautiful dark brown eyes. "You, you are above this mortal mayhem. Whatever price you are asking, I agree. I rescind my claim to righteousness. I would give up my life, anything, to save them. I wish to be free from this... to learn truth." Mithias knew what 'terrible sin' his ally was offering, and he did not hesitate. His whole religious life seemed now nothing more than a farce. "If it is within your will, Bug, then I beg for it. Turn me."