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Frisha had no idea what Rezkin was up to, but if Shiela thought that she was going to steal Rezkin, she had another thing coming.
If Rezkin could not keep Frisha for himself, then he could at least help her make a smooth entrance into society and hopefully have a happier life.
Rezkin’s speech about commoners was both complimentary and patronizing, and Tam did not know how to feel about it.
If you must belittle others to make yourself feel better, then you should do so silently, in your own mind, where only you will suffer from your poison.
For a woman like Shiela, a soft hand would render her bold and controlling and a firm one would make her bitter and resentful.
If you live your life for the sole purpose of seeking the approval of others, you will live no life at all.
“Tieran, sometimes our instincts warn us of dangers our consciousness does not perceive. Other times … we just die.”
“Family does funny things to protect the people they love.
It seems to me that some people simply need to accept who they are and embrace their strengths,” Rezkin remarked offhandedly.
“You are saying it takes you less time to blow someone up?” Kai asked with a chuckle. The young mage shuffled his feet uncomfortably and said, “Yes.”
The roll was hard, now, and perfect for waking slumbering mages.
Part of Rezkin’s training demanded he be capable of generating new plans quickly when the old plans failed—and they would fail.
The striker donned the same tawdry grin that Rezkin was quickly concluding needed to be punched from the man’s face.
If given a choice between your knowing me for my Skill and knowing me for my worth, I would choose worth,”
When you put it that way, it does seem exciting; but it did not seem like some great adventure at the time. It was just one event leading to the next and trying to survive.”
The greatest adventures often start with a simple task and rarely seem so great when you are enduring them,”
I do not believe that protecting and honoring someone means locking him in a tower to prevent any ill from befalling him.
I may not know your secrets, Rez, but I think I know your heart.
It is the responsibility of all good and capable men to rid the world of this malignity, lest it fester and spread to infect the minds and hearts of innocent neighbors, as such evil is prone to do.
Someone must step up and fight for the innocent victims, for those who could not protect themselves.
When he speaks, I feel pride in who I am and what I must do.
Rezkin realized he needed to accept his role and embrace his given purpose, just as he had been telling the others to do.
Lunch was a bit gritty and somehow both burnt and undercooked, but the lords felt a certain satisfaction just the same. Rezkin had been right. It felt good to be able to fend for oneself. They all agreed they had no desire to ever do it again.
You have a cunning and devious mind, Journeyman. You are well-suited to your profession,”
As a fifth-tier hopeful, he should be able to maintain focus when faced with the unexpected.
“Do not consider this charity. I seek worthy opponents.”
It would be like falling into that book and becoming part of a different world.
It seemed that taking over a kingdom’s worth of criminals was not difficult when they thought their conqueror an actual demon.
He might as well add to the list.
Whoever was in charge of assigning him friends could just deal with it.
Tam had always considered the noble life to be all glamour and luxury, but he was beginning to realize it was full of insidious plots and death.
A warrior must keep some secrets.”
He had complete faith in Rezkin, and if Rezkin thought he could compete, then he was damn well going to compete.
“I find it hard to believe that any of you have not enjoyed a woman’s company by now,” she said looking directly at the men. “It should not be any different for women.
Frisha’s face flushed, and she smiled demurely, so he decided he must have performed the action correctly.
“Your journey in this world is finished.”
Bordran did not choose someone who would make a good king. He made someone who could overthrow a bad one.”
