Chapter 13

Benedict watched the crowd as they departed. There had been no announcement that Benedict was finished speaking. It seemed that Atomas’ head had made the announcement.

Benedict turned and retreated into the palace. Raeme fell into step beside him.

“Burn Atomas body and head. Immediately.”

“My Lord. It is not recommended to do so…”

“I care not for recommendations at a time like this. Recommendations based on superstitions are mere stupidity and will bring a kingdom down as surely as corruption will.”

“I respect your view my Lord. I do not share the superstition, but the people have the greatest influence and it is their superstition. And to go against their superstitions will possibly make it harder to gain their trust. It will be harder to achieve what it is you aim to achieve.”

“The people’s stupid superstitions are part of what made them accept the rule of a corrupt fool. I will have all memory of him erased from this kingdom as soon as possible and these foolish superstitions along