"If they weren't idiots, they would have come to help the Beckers because we can't fight them right now. But that's the beauty of playing with their minds. I show myself to be powerful, and I reveal all the cards I have. I instill fear in them by stripping them of their abilities so that those who depend on them feel compelled to flee. And since they are idiots, they did it. We have already won the mental battle; we just need to destroy what is rooted in this world."
Shock blossomed on Martin's face as he realized that everything Matthew had been doing since before the attack began was to instill fear. It was all part of his plan, and even they hadn't been able to see through it.
Not even Alice or Isla, who were with him the whole time, could see it.
'...'
His mind went blank; he didn't know what to think.
Matthew noticed this, so he resumed his quiet walk.
