"Sir, the wolves are not showing any signs of slowing. In the next few minutes, they will reach the gates and— "
"What of the barrier?" Clinton asked his people.
"It— it seems that it has finally lost its effect," one of the soldiers answered. "Sir, if things worsen, there is a horse at the back. It is a good one. We will distract the wolves, you must save your own life first."
"You think I don't know that!?" Clinton hissed, his eyes bulging. "Do you think I would stay here and fight a pointless fight?"
The soldier must have realized his mistake as he immediately bowed and apologized to Clinton.
"Is that really the right way to talk to the people that are going to sacrifice their lives to protect you?"
Clinton stilled when he heard the Duke's calm voice. This lunatic actually came here!
"Why are you here?" Clinton asked. "I asked you to give me some time to decide."
"Is that the way you would talk to your future… savior?"
