The lone Awakener felt his body lock in place as an overwhelming sense of dread consumed him.
"He trusted me…" "They believe in me…"
"I can't fail them…" Lucien thought as he moved.
Although the All Must Bow ability made them 100% loyal, Lucien knew that if he failed or ruled poorly that loyalty might begin to crack. Perhaps one day, it could even break, leading to rebellion.
He wasn't certain.
But he felt it deeply.
And he wouldn't allow them to be disappointed.
Just as Lucien closed the distance to within a meter of the soldier, he finally saw the attacker.
It was an insect.
Over a meter long.
Its body was elongated with a metallic green sheen. Long, thin legs supported its frame, while its narrow head bore large, prominent eyes and curved mandibles.
"An insect… really?" Lucien thought.
Then he moved.
Bang!
A loud explosion echoed as dust rose into the air.
Jeff and the other Awakeners rushed forward, their eyes fixed on the dust, waiting for it to settle.
