Ludwig did not move immediately.
That was what made the next few seconds dangerous. Sloth had placed Joana and Celine where everyone could see them. Not hidden. Not chained in some distant dungeon. Not buried beneath the horde. Held plainly beneath the arms of the throne carriers, close enough to prove they were alive, far enough to make rushing in foolish. A challenge, a threat, and an offer all at once.
Ludwig's first instinct was violence.
His second was death.
"Designate Death Point," he muttered.
The Lantern obeyed.
