Chapter 265. The Vicious Warrior (2)
Caron was like a fish in water—utterly in his element.
"Warrior, please, forgive my sins!" one soldier cried, falling to his knees.
"Of course," Caron said warmly. "The Light still loves you."
"Ahh, glory to the Light! Warrior! I will gladly take up arms for the Light!" the soldier cried.
"A noble resolve," Caron said, nodding with approval.
He moved quickly, spreading his influence through the ranks like wildfire. Meanwhile, the commanders hadn't even realized that Caron had already infiltrated the fortress.
By now, Caron's experience in rebellion had reached a level far beyond what the clergy of the Holy Kingdom could have imagined. The soldiers, already agitated and emotionally primed, fell easily to Caron's charisma and rhetoric.
Standing before the growing crowd, Caron raised both arms and called out, "Come, let us liberate this fortress together! Let's start by tearing down that vile pyre!"
A roar erupted. "Yeeeaaahhh!"
The title of Warrior was more than enough to stir the soldiers. The image of Caron—the immortal warrior chosen by the Light—had already been seared deep into their minds over the past week.
The Warrior had returned from death again and again. The one chosen by the Light was offering them pardon.
To soldiers drowning in guilt over standing by as their comrades were burned alive, the Warrior's absolution was irresistible.