"…Then I suppose you have left a different impression of heroism on me, Ser Patrick," she said, smiling her terribly honest smile. She put some more strength into the hand that gripped his shoulder. "Whilst we are here, I would ask that you rely on me a little more," she said. "Even if I am only a tool, if I can be of assistance when Oliver Patrick makes his next steps of progress, I could not be happier."
He grasped that hand. "You are no mere tool, Lady Blackthorn," Oliver said. "As far as I see it, soon enough, you could surpass even me. If you aim for progress as I do, then it seems just as likely. You have a Tiger in you. Minister Hod would say the same." He waggled his finger. "You're a dangerous woman, and you'll only grow more dangerous. I delight in the thought."
Chapter 4 – Movements of the Battle Board
Days passed, and Karstly once more made an announcement to his officers.
