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Chapter Thirty-Seven: Who Will Lead
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2021-09-06 12:54:38“So let me get this right. You’re useless now.”
Stratin physically cowed under the weight of the words. There was a mild hesitation before he nodded. Useless might have been a strong word but it was not very far from the truth. In simplicity, it was a good enough synonym.
Hordriv sighed in mild defeat. “So we’re a man down then,” he finished.
Vivlac walked up beside him. “It’s not like there’s no hope, though. I heard the boy is quite good with a sword among his set. His magic might be… stuttering, but I’m sure his skills haven’t been affected.” He glanced at Stratin for confirmation. When Stratin didn’t meet his gaze, his countenance fell. “Fuck.”
“Yeah, fuck’s right,” Moss agreed. “Even his unarmed combat’s been off.”
“Then he won’t be a combat mage,” Gyra said without inflection. He walked into th
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