Savine wasn't finished.
"Not only must they invade Fest, they must invade you with their most powerful force, fully intent on wiping our duchy off the map."
"…Why?"
"Because I want it," Savine said. "There's no other reason, and there should be no other reason for you to care about. I tell you to do something, you do it."
"If we don't…?"
Savine smiled viciously and neared Lihar. She gently caressed his cheek… but that was enough for the boy's body to completely collapse. Limply, he fell on the floor, eyes wide with fear and confusion.
"I really don't think you should be asking such questions," Savine said, her hands still on Lihar's cheek. "I've given you everything that makes you who you are now. Your skin, your flesh, your bones, your eyes… your heart itself. They're all mine."