Chapter 54: New Orders
Charon frowned, unable to think of a good response to that.
’That is true, the mages just tried to make us do horrible things. We don’t even know if that was a crime. This place may have technology, but to assume it’s as modern as the living realms is a risky thing.’
He also disliked the conversation for another reason; Emerius was touching on a topic Charon had been worrying about.
’Have I been heartless about taking the lives of the Claytons?’
He had always wanted to emulate the heroes in the legends he read, the knights in shining armor who would come down to smite the vile enemies of mankind.
Though they might kill, sometimes in awful ways, they always did so with the best intentions for humanity at heart. It wasn’t something they enjoyed; it was something that had to be done.
Charon’s brow furrowed as he met his companion’s gaze.
"No, they aren’t, but the Fort itself is different."
Groaning in frustration, Emerius spread his arms to bring attention to the town itself.
"How do you know that? The only Claytons you have spoken to were your enemies. Warriors sent here knowing you would be coming to kill them. Would you act differently in their shoes?"
Charon wanted to respond by saying that he would, that he would be more aware of what was going on, but paused.
’I don’t know the Fort much better than I know the Claytons, yet I’m still here killing on their behalf.’