The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 794

"This might be seen as treason," The journalist said, but the way she said it seemed like it was a rehearsed question as if she was meant to say it so he could have the opportunity to say something. I wasn't surprised. The people in the South were under duress. There was a possibility this interview was forced.

"Well, if the Volkovs are truly sorry and have repented from the wrong they committed in the time of Lord Dimitri Volkov, they should not have a problem with this as the Stepanov family has the same social standing as the Volkovs. And if you try to say it is in the capacity of lordship and refer to Alexei Ivanov's lordship as proof of remorse, then we can argue that both families are to rise equally in power and status regardless of the situation. There can also be an argument that Alexei or Clay should be crowned. Still, we forget that Yuri is also a direct descendant of Adrian Stepanov and was the son of Adrik's younger brother. The lordship would have fallen on his father had Dimitri not decided to punish the clan for Adrik's crimes," He said, and Erik cursed at him.

"This broadcast was not meant for us. It is meant for Peter and the others. They are making a last effort to get support from the Stepanovs to band together. Being a king is better than being a lord. Saying Stepanov will bow only to Stepanovs is more appealing than having Stepanovs bow to Volkovs, the primary cause of our predicament. It is a smart move, but unfortunately for them, Peter and I aren't driven by greed," He said, and I had to speak up.

"What about the others? Wouldn't this sway them?" I asked, afraid the Stepanovs in the West would work against Sylvester.

Erik shook his head.

"Those who were to break away and side with Yuri have already done so. The ten leaders that came already knew this would happen, but they chose to restore peace. No one wants Yuri as a leader. He has killed his own, which is against our code. Giving him power will mean a certain death for anyone that opposes him. It will mean saying goodbye to true freedom. This is an attempt, but I can assure you it won't be successful. We are content with being free and living in the West. Sylvester's leadership has been favourable to all. We are bound to fare better under him than Yuri," he said, and I pushed.

"Then what will happen when Liam takes over?" I asked because Sylvester won't always be King, and my son will succeed his father.

"We will serve," Erik said with confidence, and even though I didn't trust it, I had to hope it would be so. I hoped my son would not suffer the way we have.

"When you all get to Gad, show no mercy. Yuri must die. Him and everyone that believes in what he is doing. Do not leave anyone standing. Do not pardon anyone, and do not let them escape." I said, knowing Sylvester showed kindness sometimes.

There was a need to wipe these people out, and I wanted to ensure it happened.

I said this because this fight would determine the kind of life our children will have.

"Remember that the future of all our children depends on this. They troubled Maurice and Sylvester. We have to let it end now. None of our children should have to deal with this shit," I said, and everyone agreed with me.

Sylvester went through the plan again, and soon it was time for them to depart.

None of us wept, and none of us clung to our men.

We knew the importance of their mission, and we remained strong while we watched them leave.

The moment they were gone, I set everything in motion. We raised our defences and took our shots of AgK32; it will be administered every two days until the battle ends.