Chapter 182: Prep For War; Assault On Demme

Soon after I'm awakened, the crowd of thousands are dispersed with vague orders to keep praying to the prayer. To keep praying to Lotar.

There are several questions from them, yelling, muttering, crying and demanding. A lot of demands to know what's going to change about the food situation and what they can do about it, and questions regarding the sudden deposal of the Benefactor.

Of course, no one gets any answers as the crowd and their pleas are quickly beaten back by Juri and his militia with constant reminders to keep praying.

Whereas Anselm, Alric, Fragas and I shuffle back into the Mansion for a tough discussion.

"What the in Anera's name was that!" Fragas screams, "Prayer? Are you serious?"

Alric continues where he leaves, "And what happened back there with you, you went silent after a while…a long time and just let them keep chanting the prayer like…"

"I was speaking to Lotar."