"Your armor is polished, but you move like you've never worn it in a real fight," I continued, taking a step closer. "You're all for show. A man with so many obvious flaws usually finds a messy, undignified end."
The man's face went from red to white. His hand, which had been resting on his sword hilt, now trembled. "You... you threaten me?"
"I'm informing you," I corrected. "Consider it a public service. Now, you and your dogs can leave. Or you can stay and test the accuracy of my observation."
The leader looked into my eyes He saw the ancient, cold emptiness behind the crimson glow. He saw something that wasn't human as swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing.
Without another word, he and his men backed away, turning and practically fleeing into the crowd.
Taro stared at me, his mouth agape. "My lord... how did you know?"
"Arrogant men always die in predictable ways." I said, sitting back down.
