"For the title of Viscount, I am willing to pay any price. Likewise, I believe that when faced with a prize as ripe for the picking as Silver Mist Castle, you won't refuse a victory that comes with almost no risk."
Having said his piece, he bowed once more, then turned and left the camp under the "escort" of the Knights, his figure disappearing into the night.
Only after he was long gone did Alex finally speak.
"My lord, that man... he's a venomous snake. Are we really going to trust him?"
Raylo sat down again, poking at the campfire.
"He was right about one thing."
"What's that?"
"I don't have to trust him. I only have to trust in human greed."
He turned his head to look at his Personal Guard Captain and military instructor.
"Ed, send the order. The entire army is to prepare for a night raid."
"Lillian, I need Kaine and his Elite Knights to be the tip of the spear that pierces Silver Mist Castle."
"Yes, sir!"
"Of course, brother."
