Chapter 14: Getting a room
Zane already knew about the knight because he was one of the highest-leveled characters inside the city, and as such, he was well known. Well, that was before the players became stronger.
The Count looked around the crowd, a smile on his face and a noble expression of pride. Above it all, confidence oozed from his body.
Zane didn’t know if he did that intentionally or not, but whatever. He watched the Count as he slowly took out a small black device and brought it near his throat to amplify his voice, and then he began speaking.
"Good day, Chosen and citizens of Raven City." His voice was coarse and almost cracked as if he had been hitting the cigarettes very hard.
"It’s an honor to have all of you here, Chosen of the seven true gods. Raven City is a home to you as well.
I have called you all today in hopes of gathering you together, Chosen, under me, to create a powerful force in Raven City and grow the city in which we live.
Because that way, you will become well known all around the kingdom and beyond. You are the Chosen; you have great talent and blessing, so why not take this offer and use it, all of you," the man said.
From the crowd, Zane had his eyes open along with his mouth. ’What—what the fuck was that? Outright begging them to join? What did this asshole smoke before coming out to meet them?’
He said absolutely nothing useful and only begged the Chosen. Tsk. He had shown them just how important they are—this is going to backfire very badly,’ Zane thought, and indeed his thoughts were right.
"Why the hell should we join you?" someone yelled so loud almost everyone heard him. Zane was stunned at such a terrifying throat and lung strength.