He was counting on goblin nature to prevail. The other hobgoblin was faster to react, bringing its club down where Vix stood. The handsome guard at the gate who had seen them off didn’t even recognize them. He had handled those humans with ease. If this general is skilled, he may become close to the king. Leyla was sending a message, the war wasn’t over, and none should pretend that it was. She had sent furious reports of its growth but her superiors ignored her, insisting the miasma would dissipate naturally; how ridiculous. The battle had already ended by the time they arrived. All attempts to negotiate have failed.”
“They probably grew tired of being used as fodder.”
Realizing the conversation was not going his way and figuring that this was just an excuse to pin the blame on him, Bannan changed pace.
