yet my blood renders me a King
Sah grimaced slightly at the aggressive exchange between his sister and the new Warden. Both did have valid points. Choosing a side was necessary for Halo's survival. The region was tied closely to the Old Gods already with all of the help that Frey had provided. And now with so many of those loyal to Safrin taking positions of power. Sah didnt' trust the goddess, or any of Caido's gods really, but he respected them. Halo had closer ties to the Old Gods, so it made sense that that was where the region would fall in terms of loyalties.
But it was true that by declaring a side meant expectations. And those expectations would likely lead to more and more people being pulled into fight. Even if they weren't, Halo was now an active part of the coming war, which led to the possibility of the region itself being attacked. If that happened, there'd be no avoiding the fighting.
Regardless of that, Hotaru's assurance regarding the Ascended had Sah nodding towards her in acceptance, tension bleeding out of him. It wouldn't be ideal for the Ascended, but it was the best that could be done given the situation.
But it was true that by declaring a side meant expectations. And those expectations would likely lead to more and more people being pulled into fight. Even if they weren't, Halo was now an active part of the coming war, which led to the possibility of the region itself being attacked. If that happened, there'd be no avoiding the fighting.
Regardless of that, Hotaru's assurance regarding the Ascended had Sah nodding towards her in acceptance, tension bleeding out of him. It wouldn't be ideal for the Ascended, but it was the best that could be done given the situation.
Sah
