Chapter 52: Inner circle
Vlad stared at the young man, and although he could see the fear in his eyes, he did not think any less of him for it. After all, true courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.
"Good, come."
Frank walked forward and grabbed one of the ropes. A moment later, two other soldiers stepped forward, one a massive muscular man without hair on his head and the other who could only be described as a pretty boy.
"Private Clasius, reporting, Sir Vlad."
"Private Roman, reporting, Sir Vlad."
Vlad nodded to the duo and signaled for them to take a rope. Before a third soldier could step forward, he turned towards Lieutenant Mitchell.
"You are not willing."
The young Lieutenant had remained silent this entire time, not stopping the soldiers, but he showed no sign of moving either. When he heard Vlad’s words, his eyes were sharp and decisive.
"I am with General Anglius, always!"