Chapitre 34: Chapter 32 Rescue_2

"What's the matter, Xiulote?" Totec's cold face lit up with a hint of a smile, "The sacrificial rite was well conducted today."

"Supreme Commander, today is the first divine day of the Feathered Serpent, and on this auspicious day for celebrating the New Year, we should not create so much bloodshed."

"Hmm?" Totec frowned, "Are you suggesting we leave the village till tomorrow before destroying it? But we've already started; if we delay till tomorrow, more people will escape."

"What I'm saying is that we can show mercy. Warriors and able-bodied men are potential threats, but we can spare the women and children," Xiulote said earnestly.

"The King's command is to kill all Otomi people," Totec shook his head, "Xiulote, don't be childish, you are a priest."

Then, without waiting for Xiulote to continue, Totec grabbed Xiulote by the arm, pointing towards the distant Ping Shan City, "Can your catapult take down Guamare City?"