Bab 162: Disaster strikes again (2)

The Disaster-stage Heartless almost looked human if not for the talon-shaped fingers and crouching posture. 

Hex lay on his stomach observing the battle raging on. He still was contemplating whether to help or not. Although he considered Tarquin a source of crystals, he wouldn't put himself at risk for the guy. At most, it would be a lost channel. Those could be rebuilt. 

On the other hand, if he helped and they managed to kill the creature, the crystal would end up in his hand. Hex had used a Disaster crystal only once but knew it would be loaded with chaotic energy that was more potent than the one in a Fiend crystal.

He couldn't decide quickly. 

'I will observe first. If it seems like they stand a chance, I will help. If they die before that then I will leave.'