“One day when we are soldiers, we will face these conditions again. It is to prepare us.” “What if I do not wish to be a soldier?” The question came out unexpectedly. Several times I had asked myself the same question, but I had never uttered it aloud, knowing it to be ridiculous. I wanted to become a warrior. On occasion, I had questioned myself, though, not believing I was suited to the lifestyle. Eryx stopped walking and stared at me with a furrowed brow. “Ax, we have no choice. We may not choose another occupation if we ever wish to become equals in Sparta. Do not let the men ever hear you
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