"You sure are patient with young girls, sir," Zaos said.
"What are you trying to imply?" Verkan frowned. "I am patient with all kids, be they girls or spoiled boys like you. If most officers of this region had received a group of ten years old kids to help with the security of their town, they would have chased you down and made you leave your horses behind."
After the talk, both Verkan and Zaos moved to the Eastern side of the town. Thanks to that, they had to cross the stone bridge that would decide the destiny of that battle. If they manage to hold back the enemy, it is their win, but if they fail…
"Sir… I know this is a drastic measure, but can't we destroy the bridge just to make sure that the enemies won't reach the northern base?" Zaos asked.
