If bullets were really all that it took to take the captain down, Skulduggery is sure that they wouldn't all be so well armed. But that could also be pride and ego getting in the way, making the man in question overconfident.

"This is just a show of power. Summon the people of the village to cower at the feet of the conquering warlord." He laughs unhappily. "Or a talent show, to see which ones of us actually might pose a threat."