Retreating Daylight

[Daerune]

Vaelin remained quiet, his mind seeming to go over a few things. His attention wavered from her for a fraction of a moment before focusing once again. “The War-bringers of Sirius are part of the problem I have well enough, such as the Orders Admiral – as I hear, he’s on the ‘war’ path. I can only guess that those with wisdom are being left mostly because the Nomads would wish to have their knowledge collected when things settle over.”

“When it comes to killing, nothing is flowers and daisies; I will seek to do as I have always done. To do what I believe is right. To betray something would mean you have to be loyal, with the current state of the human race? It’s pretty hard to be loyal to something that’s more bent on tearing itself apart constantly. I’ve had extensive contact with nomads and Spectres before; though I am sure the later one is dead. “

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