‘I told you we’d seize the Ember Blade for ourselves, and I told you I’d explain the plan when we got to Morgenholme!’ Garric said bullishly. ‘Would you have followed me elsewise? Keel? Fen? Or would you now be wandering the land, watching forlornly as the Krodans crush the last of the spirit from your countrymen?’ Aren’s gaze went to the castles board set up by the empty hearth, and he heard Master Fassen’s voice in his mind. Never let your opponent see you uncertain. Behave as if you have a strategy, even when you do not. Act as if your opponent’s every move is playing further into your
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