Chapter 87: Begin For War
The captain of the army stationed at the Holy Temple crossed his arms, his gaze steady and unimpressed as he looked at Edward. "And why, exactly, should we follow you?"
He didn’t bother hiding the mockery in his voice. Why exactly would he follow a child? So what if this boy was someone held in high regard by the Head Priest?
He met the captain’s gaze with calm eyes, his confidence unwavering. Edward knew exactly what he was doing. He had anticipated the captain’s scepticism and was prepared for this moment.
"Think carefully about the plague that’s spreading in the capital," Edward said, his voice soft but laced with venom. "Surely, you’ve heard of it by now." It was a threat, straightforward and direct.
The captain raised an eyebrow, and Edward could see the flicker of unease in his eyes. Everyone in the capital knew about the illness creeping through the city.
Although it hadn’t fully spread to the Holy Temple yet, the rumours were enough to instil fear and cause chaos.
The captain, like anyone with a family, had reason to worry. But he kept his expression cool, feigning disinterest. "I know about it," he said with a dismissive wave. "What’s your point?"
The Captian was a seasoned veteran who could sense danger, and he could sense that very danger coming from Edward, he was some simple child. There was something sinister about him. Still, he intended to hear what this child had to say.
Edward smirked, leaning forward slightly. "Do you really think the Emperor cares about you? About your soldiers or your families? When the sickness reaches you, and it will reach you, who do you think will be prioritised?"