“You’re not frightened? Of me?” “You defended my honor. Why should I fear you?” “Because I killed a man in front of you.” I shrug. “You have to make tough decisions as king. You have to put down those who disobey you. Make an example of them. It’s how you maintain order. You think I don’t know that?” “I still shouldn’t have done it in front of you.” He looks away. “Kallias.” His gaze focuses on me once more. “I do not fear the decisions you have to make as a king, and I would never think lesser of you for them. I’m surprised you killed only one of them, to be honest.”
