Although he had nothing to do with the Azarin Empire's attack, and it was now clear that Orion was behind the appearance of those forces, it was still true that Vlad killed the angels and weakened the defenses of the Strong Hammer Military Base.
If people wanted to curse his name in the sorrow left behind by the death of a loved one, Vlad could accept it, but he needed to know who they were to keep an eye on them and ensure they would not interfere with the stability and growth of the kingdom.
"There was a considerable number who blamed you, my King, for the massacre at the Strong Hammer Military Base. But I already took care of that," Chief Councilor Aloz spoke in a calm voice, detailing every step of how he manipulated the information and shifted the focus of the survivors and soldiers of the Strong Hammer Military Base.
