“Do you know what books are the most valuable in my country?” Shola asked in the lull of the storm’s rage. The brightness of the luster light cast her features in a warm glow as she spoke. Jond wasn’t sure he could answer without being sick, so he shook his head. “The stories that make us feel: the fables and the romances, the adventures and the thrillers. Knowledge is not just about facts. Like muscles aren’t just what make you strong.” She gave his arms an appraising look before continuing. “You know how to fight, not because of the muscles in your arms, but because of the training you have
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