"That won't work," the book-holding priest said, his tone calm but firm. "Our past actions have already tarnished our reputation. The people trust us as little as the Chief does. If we are to undermine him, we need someone above reproach—someone respected, admired, and ambitious."
The first priest tilted his head, intrigued. "You have someone in mind?"
The book-holding priest fixed his gaze on him, his meaning clear without needing to say a word.
"Sknull," the first priest said slowly, his voice almost reverent. "Skag second-in-command."
The other priest nodded. "Sknull is perfect. He's ambitious, He wasted no time laying his claim once it was confirmed that Skag was dead, a hero to the people, and he doesn't hesitate to challenge the Chief's authority. He's always been at odds with the Chief's leadership, and unlike the fear the people feel for the Chief, Sknull has earned their love."
