"With such vast wealth, if Odo were to mobilize for war, he alone could command about 600 Knights. If he chose to hire Free Knights, the number would be even more staggering."
"If only it were that simple. The worst-case scenario is that he *doesn't* go to war. If he's content with his current position, then he'll have all the time in the world to finish us off," Eric said.
"Maybe we should finish him off first. Once he's dead, all our problems will be solved. Arno is much easier to talk to than him. I've always gotten along with him.
We just can't let him know we're going after his old man, of course. What do you think? The old guard should know when to step aside for the young."
"Let's wait. It's too risky. If we fail, we'll just have another enemy on our hands. Perhaps God has his own plans for Odo."
By now, they had emerged from the Forest. The royal lodge stood a short distance ahead.
