Laptus and His Men
Alexander's ominous wish for the city to be destroyed left his retainers a bit speechless.
This was not what most had in mind when they thought of conquering it.
They wanted to obtain it as was.
Like the gem it appeared in the dreams of every Adhanian.
Not a burnt-out husk.
So many were reluctant to see this useless destruction and the horrible bloodshed.
But ultimately none of the men there argued.
Not because they were scared of Alexander.
But because the reason he gave showed the act was not useless.
What he said made total sense.
"Lord Pasha said it well. If this works, we won't have to fight a siege for the next ten years! I support it."
Menes was the first one to utter this out aloud.
And this almost acted as a catalyst for others, with each of the other men quickly nodding and revealing their approval.
Thus the general consensus among the group was cemented.