Part 4
Hamlin couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted Xellma sitting in the Church. There was no mistaking it, it was Rebecca when she was in her 20s, with the exception of two quite large curled black horns on her head. He knew right away this was a demon, there no doubt about it, but he didn’t want to raise alarm.
Xellma watched with great amusement as she spotted the emotional cascade on Hamlin's face upon spotting her, making the disguise well worth it. Watching him walk by her twice as if trying to guess her demonic aura was even more amusing. Still, he was the only real friend she ever had in her life, so she decided to stop this farce. As he walked by for a third time, she called him over, much to his shock.
"High Priest, it is good to see you. May I have a moment of your time?" Xellma asked, careful not to use his name to avoid triggering her aura.
"Hmm? Oh yes, what can I do for you?" Hamlin said, startled by the sudden conversation. Hamlin then leaned in and whispered "Don't see many demons this far south."
"I'm here to pay my respects, among other things, to the late Ashen Empress." Xellma answered. This was of course true, she wanted to see her own funeral.
Hamlin nodded and motioned for Xellma to follow him, and they quickly made their way to his office, and once Hamlin shut the door, Xellma tapped it once and the entire room was briefly lit up by a purple rune on the door.
"What did you just do?" Hamlin asked, he had never seen this type of magic once before in his life, which was saying something.
"There are those who may listen in, High Priest. Those who try will hear the silence of the void." Xellma answered.
"So why are you really here, and why are you wearing the face of Rebecca?" Hamlin asked, getting to the point.
"Because dear old Dark Imperium thought it would be much funnier if I came like this." Xellma replied with a laugh, which of course was entirely true.
Hamlin paused. This was definitely a demon, they used a demon nickname for Rebecca. Yet they had avoided naming him even indirectly so far. Curious, he decided to press this demon.
"I noticed so far you haven’t referred to me by name." Hamlin ventured.
"Walking Church if I speak your name my aura will activate and you will regret it." Xellma angrily replied, using the demon name for Hamlin. "But since you are so certain of this, don't blame me. Hamlin DeFountain, when did you last share a bed with Rebecca Ashe?"
"Nearly 24 years ago, I can pin it down to the exact day if you wish." Hamlin emotionlessly replied. He was stunned, why did he say that so readily to this unknown demon? "What did you do to me?" Hamlin demanded, standing up.
"I warned you, idiot. If I speak your name, you will be compelled to obey me, through a geis."