The dance of shame
Author: Jericho Chase
last update2024-10-29 23:37:41

With the defeat of the Barbary army, the twelve cities were safe.

Moses returned to Westminster, who gave him a hero's welcome.

The generals and military officers were all assembled to celebrate and thank Moses for his contribution to the war.

The hall echoed with applause as Moses and a handful of the Doberman clan entered.

President Westminster stood at the head of the gathered generals, military officials, a bright smile spreading across his face.

The army generals looked at Moses with renewed respect.

Every atom of doubts they had about Moses had vanished like melted ice.

Moses' single handed display of power humbled them.

As Moses stood before the president, the room gradually fell silent. There were no cameras or media crew in the hall.

This was a secret meeting which only consisted of the army and the president.

Westminster spoke into the microphone. “Moses, on behalf of the twelve cities, I thank you. In our darkest hour, when hope was all lost, you saved us all. This
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