"Now... who's ready?" I asked, my expression more indifferent than ever. This was not a new business. They should thank me for my free discipline. Unfortunately, they will be dead!
"I—I don't want to die." A timid hand rose from the line and its owner, a lanky young man, stepped out.
"I choose not to die, either!" An older man said, moving out of the line.
"Me too!" Yet another replied.
"Congratulations. You have been fired!" I said when at least 50 had stepped out.
"My Lord!" "My king" "Have mercy!" Their pleas filled my ears.
"Alright. You can all have your jobs back." "I forgive you."
Almost immediately, loud cries of joy and relief replaced their fears, "But you must all pay a little token." Triumph died down, and curious eyes stared at me.
I walked up to a man who was one of t
