"They want to create terror," the Great Mage said in a low voice.
"Although the number of Snake-men is large, it is not yet an absolute majority in the land they wish to conquer. If they want to establish a ruling position, they must take a strong stance. Throughout history, there have been only two ways to rule: one is to give people hope, the other is to instill terror. I don't think the Snake-men can adopt the first method among a species completely different from them. So, spreading terror is the only effective means."
"What you say makes sense, but what I need now is a solution," Wislin replied. "If we can't stop it, then no matter how good the theory, it has no practical value!"
