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When Zayda finally summoned as much self-control as she possessed and pulled away from Evian to set off to the war meeting, Evian was left alone and it was a time he decided to make use of diligently.
Although the rest of his Squad had been excited and anticipated the meeting with Astrid Renan, Evian had been more occupied by a different excitement. Excitement for the gains that a time of War would provide.
Being in the Third Order might have put the likes of Gryon, Carleine, and Ember at a disadvantage in terms of participation but the Fourth Order, according to Zayda, was the sweet spot for starting Knights such as them. They might be used more for recon but they were bound to find themselves useful which she explained was important since War was a great time to rack up merit points.
