章 173: Ninth Gate: Bolt of Bronte (Part 6)

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Elliot fell silent.

"In order to protect the majority … we had to sacrifice the minority".

These words echoed in his head.

Was there really no other option?

"My King … in this life, you will be faced by the hardest choices. Choices … that may require sacrifices. I can see that your heart is very much willing to sacrifice your own self but sometimes, it is not ourself that needs to be sacrificed … instead, it will be something … or even someone we hold very dearly. And when that time comes, I hope you make the right decision"

He was reminded again of the words Ignis left him.

Was this the kind of sacrifice he meant?

And as kings … they had no option but to choose?

What was right? What was wrong?