Choice

"A carefully planned strategy is in place and our victory is assured as long as we make up for our lack of numbers… so, as fellow Camp Members, I will ask you… who is willing to join forces with the expedition force in order to form the appropriate subjugation team and protect the camp?!"

Absolute silence filled the air. The once noisy mob shut their mouths and ceased moving.

Charles was stunned by the response of the crowd. In all fairness, he had expected this much to happen, but seeing something occur before your very eyes is always the best way to confirm it.

"Anyone?" Charles repeated, his voice echoing through the vast building.

No one dared to meet his eyes, looking uncomfortable by his declaration. Even in the absence of words, the Camp Members made their stance clearly known.

'No one is volunteering… because they don't want to die!' I smiled, watching Charles' expression turn sour.