“No and no, Lord Hakatri. I refuse your order. I would do anything else, my lord—I would gladly give my life for you—but in this one thing I must defy you. If you would rid yourself of me, you will have to summon Captain Iyato to put me in chains first. I will not leave your side in any other way.” “Get out!” Hakatri cried, sounding as pained and miserable as I had ever heard him. “If you will only go in chains, then chains you shall wear. I will not have your death on my conscience, Pamon—I have done enough damage to those around me. My back is nearly breaking under the weight of my
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