"What if I do destroy your entire cluster? That should cause you to show fear." The threat rolled out calmly, but the implications hung heavy, the void seeming to absorb the words and amplify their menace.
His words caused reactions from the general, a flicker of doubt in his eyes, muscles tensing further,.but yet the general refused to show fear, his jaw set in stubborn resolve.
"Fear is way harder than blood," Aaron thought to himself, a quiet realization amid the tension.
"I'm sure the repercussions would have been more if I had given in to fear."
The internal admission grounded him further, the hunger subsiding to a dull throb as he regained full control.
"You should fear me," Aaron repeated softly, but the moment passed.
"Let go of him!!" The soldiers present yelled at Aaron, their voices a chorus of alarm as they rushed onto the platform.
