"Halt, evil demon! Just because our lord isn't here does not mean you can rampage through our town unhindered. People say Plott is the lord's right hand, but they do not know that he is left-handed. Us skull guards are the true force in this town, and as such, I will make this offer to you only once. Swear allegiance to our master, and we shall spare your life," said the captain in golden armor.
It could have been intimidating, but the fact that Schatten had already killed most of those so-called skull guards made the captain's threat seem more like a joke. Moreover, with a single glance, one could see that the other troops behind him were not up to the elite standard and were simply bolstering the numbers without adding any significant strength.
