Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291: Loyalty (2)

Andre moved his hand from the dagger before Phillip turned around and misunderstood what he was doing.

Even if his body would listen, Andre knew well that he would not succeed at questioning Phillip while he was surrounded by the others. No one would dare question Phillip when he was seen as the one leading them toward a better future.

Andre looked to his right at his peer, who also got the mark placed on his hand. There was an emptiness to his old friend’s eyes which led Andre to believe something sinister was done to them.

Andre just couldn’t figure out what it was. The attacks happened before Andre could properly look into what had changed about Phillip.

"Andre," Phillip said.

The sound of his name coming from Phillip startled Andre. For a moment, it crossed his mind if Phillip had the power to read his mind and was going to punish him just like the others were punished.

"You need to be close when I go after the king. You will take down his guards," said Phillip.

Andre sighed in relief that Phillip was still focused on the plans. "I will be right by your side. I must ask, will the God you speak of be present to aid us? We will need them now more than ever."

"They have always been by our side. They have never abandoned us, and tonight, they will appear to silence those who do not believe. Just do as you were told," Phillip advised Andre.

Andre was curious about who the God Phillip spoke of was. The church only worshipped one God, yet Phillip spoke of another. Phillip was losing sight of his faith, something Phillip would punish others for doing.

It pained Andre to realise that something was wrong here, and Phillip might not be as he presented himself. Luckily, Andre had to stay close to Phillip. Should the time ever come for them to be alone, Andre would question Phillip.

Phillip glanced over his shoulder at Andre. He had to keep an eye on Andre since he would be able to rile up the others.

While the church followers blindly followed Phillip, they respected Andre as well. Now was not the time for the church to be divided.

’We are close,’ Phillip thought, seeing the fire in the distance.

Still, Phillip continued to travel slowly to reach where others needed his help. Loss would make everyone in town turn to his side and follow his lead.

Phillip smiled, seeing families fleeing to the trees to escape the palace guards.

"Do not run. Stop them!" Phillip ordered his followers. "We must fight. We must all stand together and fight."

Andre stepped up. "It is only women with children. We should let them run and join their husbands to fight."

Phillip grabbed a young child’s hand, stealing it out of the mother’s arms. "Anyone who cannot fight for their future does not belong in it. We must all fight for our town. Fight or be burned."

Phillip didn’t like Andre interrupting, but upon looking back, he noticed the others questioning his order. They were all still so weak. This showed even more that they could not survive without his leadership. _{freēwebnovel.com}