He Who Fights with Monsters 3 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #3)

by Shirtaloon

“You need to watch your decorum around royalty.” “Do I?” Jason asked. “I was more thinking that I need to get powerful enough that they watch their decorum around me.”

“It’s probably for the best you’re not evil,” Neil said. “You’re not evil, right?” “No, I’m not evil,” Jason said. “Because you seem evil. With your powers.” “Well, I’m not.” “That’s good to know,” Neil said. “Thankfully, someone evil wouldn’t lie about that. Oh, wait…” “You realise who is at the top of my list if I really am evil, right?” Jason asked. “The guy who bought out the cheesemonger on Maple Street and replaced it with a building supply store?” Neil suggested. “Oh yeah. I hate that guy.”

Jason conjured his dagger into his hand. “This,” he said, “is the weakest weapon there is. A blade can cut down a person but words can bring down a kingdom. Adultery can end a dynasty, greed can start a war and compassion can end one. People will die for strangers out of faith and kill their neighbours out of fear.”