68 Mictiel Fortress (2/2)
”They finally have the nerve to really fight back. Amazing! What about the force we sent to the Union's capital? Have they encountered problems?” Ravel
”No.... It actually went well. However, they couldn't find the artifact we wanted to get for Gin. It was probably used in this attack....” Wetho
”Shit! Well, that's no good.” Ravel
”Should we retreat? If they are planning to attack us next..... We need to ensure your safety at the very least.” Wetho
”No need to worry. I doubt they would try the same thing against us. First off, an attack like that probably can't be used repeatedly. Second off, we have many enslaved people from the Union here. They wouldn't want to kill their own people. Even for me. At worst they would send an assassin to try and take my head.” Ravel
”Even that is worrying enough....” Wetho
”What I'm worried about right now is Gin.... He should be attacking some cities. I gave him that artifact to keep them from spying on him but, now I can't use the scrying pools to watch... I should have asked for his permission. I could have given him communication equiment too. Fuck! Stupid stupid!” Ravel
I start pulling my hair in frustration. I'm used to preparing only for myself and Wetho's safety in case something horrible happens. Getting in contact with Gin in case of an emergency never even popped up in my head. Partially due to underestimating the Union.... They have changed....
Usually when the Union is attacked, they just endure it and hole up most of their people in forts, cities, etc. and stay on the defense. Both us and the Fallen Dwarves have been careful not to push them too far. A cornered rat will fight back..... Well, they did have a sneak attack on our capital a few years ago though. For a short succubus that I gave to one of the past kings that have 'ended up dead'.... That cloaked bastard gave Wetho a good fight but, she eventually chopped one of his arms off and he was forced to flee with that succubus.
He is probably the one who brought about this change in the Union.... A dangerous fellow.... However, he may have attachments to his comrades which can be exploited based on how he has acted.... Enough of that though.
”Wetho send our fastest scouts out to warn Gin. Something fishy is going on with the Union and I'd rather not take chances with unknown situations.” Ravel
”Already did that. Lets just hope that they get to wherever he is quick enough....” Wetho
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Gin POV-
After having my spiderlings cause a little choas in that city, we quickly fled. I hadn't expected to do that much damage.... A lot of innocent citizens are dead as well.... I gave up the matter of morality a while ago, although, I still will not cross certain lines. I had found that I was more upset about the change in my mindset rather than about the actual horrible things that I sometimes cause. So, I am trying to condition my mind to see no problems with these sorts of things.
Looking at a small map that I had borrowed from Wetho, I pick the next target. A small city, almost a town even. Should have under 50,000 people total. Let's be quick with it then. I probably should have asked Ravel or Wetho about a communication device..... How am I supposed to know when I'm done here?....