On the day the Khitans marched into the city, Hong was carrying the medicine he'd bought for his parents. But …
On the day the Khitans marched into the city, Hong was carrying the medicine he'd bought for his parents. But just moments later, they became hostages beneath Khitan blades.
The wanderers gathered around Zhu Yousheng, gritting their teeth as the Khitans made their arrogant demands.
They said the people are innocent. Then they said some sacrifices must be made. And finally they said all of this is for the greater good.
Hong turned and dropped the mo blade in his hand.
"To hell with it," he thought. "To hell with your greater good. I don't care anymore."