It was a while before he realised that Laurent had spoken, and even then for the longest time the emotionless voice didn’t connect to anything. “I was on the field at Marlas,” said Laurent. As the words penetrated, Damen felt the world reshape itself around him. “They wouldn’t let me near the front. I never had the chance to face him. I used to wonder what I’d say to him if I did. What I’d do. How dare any one of you speak the word honour? I know your kind. A Veretian who treats honourably with an Akielon will be gutted with his own sword. It’s your countryman who taught me that. You can thank
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