The Chosen Ones

"Why do you hate us so much?" Velaynia finally blurted, her voice trembling with sadness.

He looked at her as if it was the dumbest question he'd ever heard. "Why?" He snapped. "Why? As long as your kind is alive, this kingdom is still cursed. The Maysayas will do nothing for this kingdom but drag it down into the dirt with your kind. The sooner you all are killed off, the better."