The temptation had been laid out, the threats had been delivered, and even a few legendary figures had personally demonstrated that leaving Orichalcum and joining Ashen not only guaranteed safety from elimination but also promised rewards, positions of power, and even exemption from participating in the current war.
Such an enticing offer, though many could feel something was amiss with the behavior of the few legends who had just defected, Boris's betrayal was irrefutable. It was clear that this was no mere trick by Ashen—if it were, the gods of Orichalcum would have already stepped forward to refute it. Furthermore, some of the people who knew the truth understood that Boris had indeed betrayed Orichalcum and had nearly led the kingdom into an unimaginable abyss. With this traitor's revelation, Orichalcum's chances of winning this battle seemed increasingly slim.