False hope is a terrible thing. If it's the only thing keeping you alive, you'll be dead by dawn.
Zane didn't kneel.
But he bowed and joined his palms to make one deal.
The Emberlord might act high and mighty but Zane knew that the priest also hated Zane. He also wanted to torment Zane.
So Zane himself asked for that.
He offered to give all his life to Coin to play with in return for Milo's safety and well being.
He would rest in hell in return for Coin to take back his order that he gave to Kairon.
He hoped the Emberlord would be satisfied with such a voluptuous offer.
However…
"My orders are absolute, Zane Atlas. Your sister shall appear today."
Hopes and gutterborns, they weren't used in the same sentence.
The Halocrats' smile vanished. The corner of their lips turned down. They felt the Emberlord missed a golden opportunity.
But they smiled again as they were sure they would get to play with Zane one day or the other.
