The word hung heavy in the air after Magnus spoke it. A thick silence descended upon the assembled goblins, each staring at the others in bewildered confusion. What could Magnus possibly mean?
As far as they knew, their two successful ambushes against the Lancaster territory had severely depleted the enemy's forces. Doubt gnawed at them. What was Magnus implying? Uncertainty paralyzed them.
Many would have dismissed his statement as a bluff, but the presence of the awakened human standing behind Magnus gave them pause. A flicker of belief ignited within them – perhaps Magnus did have a hidden advantage. The unwavering confidence radiating from his grinning face was too bold to ignore. They needed to tread carefully.
