“I did not make that argument,” Rand said, “but let us do so. How do you claim the right to these lands?” “By being the only legitimate heir of Artur Hawkwing.” “And why should that matter?” “This is his empire. He is the only one to have unified it, he is the only leader to have ruled it in glory and greatness.” “And there you are wrong,” Rand said, voice growing soft. “You accept me as the Dragon Reborn?” “You must be,” Tuon said slowly, as if wary of a trap. “Then you accept me for who I am,” Rand said, voice growing loud, crisp. Like a battle horn. “I am Lews Therin Telamon, the Dragon. I
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