The old soldier sees Emma burst into tears. He looks at Emma..." You did nothing to me. But my orders are to torture and execute criminals. "
Emma looks into the old soldiers eyes and she sees what he is...a cold, ruthless, professional killing machine. He had killed hundreds in service to the Empire...warriors who had died trying to kill him. The survivors in the villages who had dared revolt against the Emperor....young, old, women,children. Cruelty was his calling card. Punishing criminals like Emma only stirred his bloodlust.
Pretty women on crosses were rare...he was going to enjoy the show.