The Mayor took a long look at Torren, his expression calm at first before it hardened.
"I have been overseeing the welfare of this city even before your father was born," he said. His voice turned cold and frosty. "Do not think for even a moment that I would ever put the safety of this city and my people in danger for any reason."
After delivering the warning, the Mayor's face returned to its usual composed state. He continued explaining in a clear, steady tone.
"As all of you have already heard, Grey has the ability to stop both Gnomes and Necromancers from using their puppets. That means as long as he is present on the battlefield, the Gnomes will not dare bring them out. However, I will be honest with every one of you. The Gnomes still have no knowledge of Grey's presence here. As long as we take proper advantage of that fact, we can strike their Peak Sovereigns hard at the very beginning of the battle."
