The oldest was a soldier, a squad leader, one step below true knight. We never should have let you be a part of our team.”
“Oath, it’s not his fault! ‘She’s just a slave.’
‘I should just go home.’
‘There is no point in risking my life.’
‘Nothing matters.’
‘It’s all meaningless.’
It felt like all of his muscles were just loosely within his control, and if his focus broke, his body would act against his will, throwing Tin aside and riding back to the village. How did you come by them?”
“Were you close with Garrow?”
“No.”
Noah slipped the man a few bronze coins, while hoping that they were actually worth something that he wasn’t trying to bribe him with pocket change. He would have preferred to take care of these monsters from a distance, but he didn’t have enough arrows to throw away. He reformed his footing, this time attempting a stab. I’m sure you will someday even become a duke.”
Now fully dressed, he was helped to his feet and they left the room, though he had to lean on Tin for support.
