The End of Days by Matt Moss

Author:Matt Moss [Moss, Matt]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-02T18:30:00+00:00

TWENTY-ONE

Victor walked into the garden. The temple’s construction was underway, and the foundation was being laid upon the cornerstones of the palace that once stood there. It pleased him to see a part of his legacy set in stone. Let this be a place of worship for all of time.

He saw his men coming and walked to meet them, knowing that each one had news to share.

After delivering their reports, Cain, Rat, and Rico stood at his side and waited on his response to each of their reports.

“It displeases me to hear of what happened in Greenehaven,” he said, frowning at his two pupils. “But it does not surprise me that the Order disrupted the executions. They try to disrupt my plans. Still, their efforts stopped nothing and the hunt continues. Maximus has informed me that each of the independent cities are being purged of unbelievers, and more are taking the mark every day.”

“What of the ones who get away?” Cain asked.

“They can crawl into a hole for all I care. The majority stands with us and that’s all that matters,” Victor replied and started to walk, leading the way through the garden. “Explain to me again how Torin got away, Rico.”

“It wasn’t that I didn't try to stop him. He’s just a better man than I am.”

Victor stopped and turned to him. “If you think anyone is better than you, then that is what they are.” He slapped Rico in the face and saw his wounded pride well up in him. “Have I taught you nothing? Nobody is a better man than you. Not even me. The moment you doubt that belief, you give away your power.”

Rico’s foolish pride melted away as he soaked in the lesson. Mustering confidence, he gazed into Victor’s eyes. “Yes, Your Grace. Wise words that I shall always remember.” He bowed his head in thanks.

The staff switched back to Victor’s right hand and he walked on. “And you tell me that my governor Vaylesh is dead?” he asked Rat, not looking to the priest as he spoke.

Rat lurched in front and walked backwards so he could face the high priest. “Yes, your holiness. Betrayed by the guilds and Arkin of the Order.”

Victor rubbed his chin. “The same one who tried to kill me on the steps of the palace.” It seems you have your mother’s spark, Arkin. Unfortunately, you have her bad judgement, as well. I will be the end to you and everything you love. “Arkin seems to be the thorn in my side. If he rallies the Order, it could prove troublesome.”

“Like you said, you have the majority. Their numbers are nothing,” Rico noted. “The Order is broken. Gone.”

“He said he was coming for you, soon. Said that your reign has come to an end,” Rat said, repeating Arkin’s words.

Victor stopped and stared at a large, single tree at the edge of the garden, near to the shoreline. He cocked his head in contemplation. “Should I worry about this, Arkin?”

“I wouldn’t,” Cain said.

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