Ashes of an Empire

Kotori hadn’t heard that Modesty was now the leader of the Raiders until now.  The glare he cast on her for a moment said enough of his feelings for her.  

Artorias went on to explain the situation and Kotori did admit the cause was more important than his dislike of the raiders.  The syndicate wasn’t only attacking packs but in a dirty way that went against the very rules of the land.  The way one challenged for a pack was a hard rule for a reason.  The law kept the lands from becoming chaos.  It was more than just some random law thought up to blindly follow.  Any true leader who cared about the land and their wolves would understand this.  

Kotori imagined the situation of killing any member of the syndicate on sight.  Then again, they could just maim them so the wolves were less of a threat and had to live with eternal shame.  Art didn’t say he had a solution to destroy them but to keep packs safe.  However, he also did mention to keep this group from spreading out further.  Kotori would wait to offer his suggestions on killing them all to see if Artorias had a different idea that involved less killing and maiming.  He’d give his opinion and ask questions after he heard more information.

There was some satisfaction in the raider's alpha leaving.  Then again, would the raiders attempt to create their own alliance with the Syndicate?  Would these Syndicate bastards be interested in another pack?

"Kotori"