Chapter 215

A wave of frustration spread across the conference as eyes darted between each other, unsure what to make of this. "If he thinks this will work, he's out of his mine..." Someone said under their breath. "He's just looking for ass kissers..." Another said back. Sir Ruben pinpointed the voice, going after the older nobleman. He picked the man up by his throat. "Easy..." I said, seeing the fear spread across the conference, "I don't want my ass to be kissed. I want respect and loyalty... We can move on as soon as my ten volunteers state their reasoning as to why they'd want to be a part of my council. Unless there has been a change of heart." I leaned onto the table, resting my chin on my knuckles. There was a long pause of silence as the elders looked between each other. The divide and conquer strategy seemed to be heading in the right direction. Still though, the silence was going on for too long. "Any bravery?" I asked, jabbing them all. A frustrated Sir Socoshian stood to his feet. "Y