Chapter 60

The templar flushed with anger, but restrained himself. He realized that strength wasn’t on their side and swallowed the insult. He would get back at me later, if I gave him the chance.

“We are going to question the soldiers; in the evening, we’ll speak with you.”

It sounded like a clear threat, but I responded with a serene smile.

You haven’t seen Argadon yet, you dog.

“I’ll be eagerly waiting.”

“Then wait,” the templar said curtly to have the last word in the argument and turned his horse back.

The colonels stared at me with...fear? Finally, one of them spoke up.

“Your Highness, is that really such a good idea, angering the Church? They are powerful...”

I shrugged.

“Powerful? How many warriors do they have?”

The way I put that question seemed new to the colonel. It clearly made him think.

“Your Highness...”

“My people, colonel, are more important to me than any potential problems with the temple,” I snipped.

“We’ll move as intended. We need to reach the river by the evening, or we’l