Bab 360: A Successful Persuasion

"I don't believe you!" yelled the camp chief.

"Want to bet?" asked Kyren in a mocking tone. "We've conquered all the peaks of this island, and our artillery is aimed directly at your camp. Didn't you notice how easily our long-range attack subdued your watchtowers in just moments? Should you refuse to surrender, we will immediately unleash a devastating assault that will reduce your camp to cinders. You won't even have the slightest chance to retaliate."

Angered by the challenge, Danbar ordered the Pirate Captain, "Get your men ready to fight him! We will not adhere to his demand!"

"He wouldn't dare raise his sword against me," said the Grand Duke as he glanced at Captain Blackmane and his men.

"Tell me, Captain, do you still remember what Her Imperial Highness said? 'Touch a single hair of my people or me, or take even a single grain from this ship, then you'll face my wrath.'"