บท 422: Counter offer

A profound and unsettling silence fell upon the area. Revan's untimely demise, despite being sent as a messenger during negotiations, sent shockwaves through those gathered. The act of killing a messenger engaged in diplomatic discussions was a flagrant violation of the rules of warfare, one that carried grave consequences.

The severity of this transgression was not lost on anyone present. Eliminating a messenger who had arrived with intentions of negotiation was a crime with significant implications. 

"How dare he!" The king shouted. "That dirty barbarian! How dare he kill my most loyal soldier?!"

"Who killed him? What happened?" Joanis asked.

"... We don't know sir, not even the messengers that went with him saw what had happened. It was too fast."

"Joanis… use everything that you have to kill that boy and all of those dirty peasants," The king said while grinding his teeth. "It doesn't matter the cost, all of them have to die."