[i][/i][i][/i][h2][center][b][color=ed1c24]Novak[/color][/b][/center][/h2]
[color=ed1c24][i]So this is the Kyrinth,[/i][/color] Novak thought to himself as he beheld the deer.  "I wonder if that's it's true form in the flesh or if it's just an avatar."  He didn't know much about the Elder Beasts, so he couldn't be sure how they "worked".

Novak watched as Enli spoke with the Kyrinth.  He wasn't entirely sure of what this "calamity" was.  Was this tied into the orb?  Was the Illumintor using Novak to bring about this calamity?  He couldn't be sure, but he wanted to know.

Had it been a terrible mistake to venture into the Illuminator's temple?

When the Kyrinth turned to Novak and asked him to keep watch to make sure nobody was spying on them, Novak felt a bit of relief at not having to stare down this seemingly diving beast the entire time.  It'd mean he might not hear all of Nobunaga's scheme, but he could always ask her about the specifics later.

[color=ed1c24]"Yes, Kyrinth,"[/color] he replied to its request, and walked a few paces away.

While Nobunaga gave her proposal, Novak slowly walked around the perimeter, keeping his eyes open for any sign of people eavesdropping on them.  He took note of the blue deer that were still within sight, reasoning that they might notice and react if someone else was sneaking around.

[i][color=ed1c24]I can't see anyone, and I can't afford to overlook anything, not right now, he thought to himself.[/color][/i]  This meeting had to go off without trouble.  Whatever sort of calamity he might have been compelled to help bring- and he dearly hoped that the Kyrinth was mistaken- he didn't want the people of the village to suffer.

After a bit of consideration, and while faced away from the others, Novak reached into one of his pouches and pulled out his mask.  He placed it on his face and glanced around, hoping that it might grant insight.  He wasn't sure if it'd work in this instance, since this action might be against the Illuminator's interest, but if the artifact's functionality was dependent on whether or not the God of Knowledge wanted him to see something or if it furthered his interests, Novak needed to know.  He was also curious as to what he'd behold if he looked upon the Kyrinth, but he dared not turn his head and reveal the mask to it.

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