Kallion looked Kortus in the eyes and said:
"Aren't you tired of being stuck as a Captain at your age? How do you think Lotta built such a quick and brilliant career? Not by risking her life like a moron, but by choosing her battles wisely and her allies even more wisely.
"If a paper-pusher like Berion managed to become a General, imagine what you could do with both the Undead Courts and an Archmage backing you. The secrets of magic they could share with their precious ally."
"Thanks, but no thanks." Kortus replied, making everyone open their eyes wide in surprise. "I'm already at my wit's end as a Captain. A higher rank would spell disaster for all the poor soldiers under my command.
"I might not be Great Mage material, but I believe in the oath I took to the Kingdom years ago. It's better to die like a free man after killing two traitors than joining them in disgrace."
