Kaeso guided his horse to walk alongside Jaegar's, putting a bit of distance between them and Drasus' main company. He could sense the gladiator's barely contained anger still simmering.
"Pay Drasus no mind," Kaeso said in a low tone, trying to defuse the tension. "He's an arrogant prick who delights in needling anyone he views as a threat to his own power."
Jaegar said nothing, his expression remaining impassive as he stared ahead towards the looming silhouette of Stoneguard Keep.
"In any case, the man does at least have a sound plan for this assault," Kaeso went on. "According to the scouts, there's an old back entrance that the Daikrimore forces seemingly haven't discovered or secured yet. We'll use that to infiltrate the fortress quietly."
Jaegar's piercing gaze slid sideways to fix on Kaeso. "And then?"
"And then we unleash the hell-storm they've brought upon themselves," Kaeso replied, a faint smile playing across his lips.
