Chapter 279: Vassal of Light (4)
Chapter 279: Vassal of Light (4)
In truth, Harbert had made a perfectly rational decision. Setting aside Karnak’s true nature, he had walked a very singular path since his return.He had vanquished countless necromancers and saved innocent lives during his days as a shadow hunter. After joining the King's Order, he always prioritized his subordinates, never hesitating to spend his own money on good food and decent lodgings. Whenever danger arose, he was the first to throw himself into harm’s way. That alone painted the picture of a model hero.
But to add fuel to the fire, he had even gone so far as to disregard his own safety to save the citizens in Harthol City. No matter how righteous a person may be, most ended up accepting that some sacrifice was inevitable.
But Karnak never compromised. He struggled relentlessly to save everyone. Faced with such a man, wasn’t it a dereliction of duty as a cultist not to attempt a hostage gambit?
He was the kind of naive fool who tried to save even strangers, let alone a comrade. He’d never be able to abandon one.
Of course, it would have been foolish to actually hold a blade to Milia’s throat and shout, "Drop your weapons!" This was the perfect middle ground. An angel of death imbued with overwhelming power was now imbued with the leverage of a living hostage.
They couldn’t abandon her, nor could they save her. It would leave them paralyzed, and eventually, forced to yield. Everything was going according to plan.
Flushed with excitement, Harbert shouted once more, "Angel of Death! Destroy our enemies!"
The angel’s divine song shook the forest.
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Karnak clicked his tongue as he glanced between Harbert and the Angel of Radiant Wings.
This is why you don’t go around playing nice.