“If you do not want that village to be attacked, you must tell me who is coming from the north.”
Silas's voice sounded firm amidst the cliff gap. His gaze remained fixed on the patrol leader standing a few meters in front of him. The other soldiers were still trapped between the rocks blocking the road.
The patrol captain did not answer immediately. He looked toward the top of the cliff, then back at Silas.
“Do you think a threat like that will make me talk?”
Silas raised his weapon slightly.
“I am not threatening you. I am giving you a chance to save your troops.”
From behind the captain came the sound of metal scraping. Several soldiers tried to stand up after being hit by the falling rocks. Some of the others were still looking for a way out of the narrow gap.
Kael, who was on th
