Well that was brutal...in a good way! There was quite a lot in the set up, the robots were kinda incidental (although I get the link to lore it didn't aid the story), but it did a great job for the gut punch. Genuinely still feeling a little! Didn't think the last paragraph was needed tbh, the good work was already done.
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Thanks for leaving a comment. Sorry for the brutality but I’m glad you liked it 😉.
The reason I made those choices was because of the theme “consequences” and to tie it to the lore. The rise of the robot legions is the instigating incident in the narrative and as a consequence of the ruling elite sacrificing the lower classes they created the Dark Elf faction.
On reflection I suppose I could have cut the last bit out and have the consequence the parent and child die… but I was hoping that the reader might emphasize with the parents rage so the story might have a lasting effect.
Haha don't apologise, I assume it was exactly the emotional response you were going for, and you nailed it!
As a parent I can say unequivocally that I empathised with the parents rage and revenge!! I think that's why the last bit was a bit odd as that emotional peak overshadowed the lore aspect (especially as I'm more into AoF!).
Anyway, loved the story, great job!