36. Courage to kill

“Minister Erebus, have you lost your tongue, or can’t you recognize your own brooch?” As soon as Eldrick took his name, Erebus broke out into a cold sweat. His lips ran dry and his face paled. All eyes were fixed on him and he did not know how to face them, now that he had been called out in front of everyone. The Lord’s voice was exceptionally low and calm. And he knew that it was an ominous indication of the upcoming storm and destruction.

Erebus tried to form coherent words but nothing came out of his mouth. It was as though his mouth refused to speak in this perilous and difficult situation. Eldrick watched him like a hawk, anger surging through his blood as time ticked by. But all he got was silence. “Minister Erebus, I asked you a question and I expect an answer from you.” He stressed and this time, hi