"More like terrified," I rebutted. "Each and every one of them was filled with dread as they left my throne room that day. It was only one who was smart enough to realize I was telling the truth." I ignored the comment about them being used. It was obvious they were sacrificed or became a part of his cult. I blinked forward with Excalibur ready to strike. My reservations of slicing someone with the blade were gone as this banter continued.