‘The Emperor warred against armies, not civilians—’ ‘Except at Aren,’ Fiddler sardonically interjected, recalling his words with the Tanno Spiritwalker. ‘When the T’lan Imass rose in the city—’ ‘Not by Kellanved’s command!’ she retorted. ‘Who ordered the T’lan Imass into Aren? I shall tell you. Surly, the commander of the Claw, the woman who took upon herself a new name—’ ‘Laseen.’ Fiddler eyed the young woman quizzically. ‘I have never before heard that assertion, Apsalar. There were no written orders – none found, in any case—’ ‘I should have killed her there and then,’ Apsalar muttered.
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