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At the central keep of Strauss Fortress, Emil Strauss was receiving a battle report from silver knight Kairon in the lord’s chamber.
"There are thirty-eight wounded, no fatalities."
It seemed almost impossible to believe that, with so many wounded, there hadn’t been a single death. But thanks to the unique composition of the Strauss forces, that seemingly absurd outcome was reality.
"Of course, if you count those who were already dead and simply destroyed again, the number would be much higher," Kairon added, in a flat, businesslike tone. "But there’s no need to include them in the tally, since they’ll be up and moving again by tomorrow."
His report was delivered with a clinical indifference, devoid of loyalty or emotion. No, to be precise, there was emotion, though it was thinly veiled. He was barely suppressing a smouldering fury and resentment.
Watching him, the Leven within Emil smirked inwardly. Still seething with hatred, I see. As expected.
Kairon did not serve Emil Strauss out of loyalty. In fact, most of Strauss’s vassals involved in the rebellion were in the same position. They were following orders only because Gellard, their liege, had been taken hostage.
Outwardly,...
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