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With integrity, we fight.
May they sing of our strength.
How off our helms shines dawn's light.
Be it through a forest of blades or arrows' storm.
To fight for our people, we have sworn.'
That is the oath you will take upon entering the knighthood. It is the oath that will follow you until the day you die. Burn it into your souls, for when the day comes that you stand as knights in the service of Uther, the meaning of those words will be clear to you. Now, I will bid you all goodnight. Sleep well, for you will need your strength."
He turned around and left the mess hall, so his words could sink in.
'Well, as far as motivational speeches go, that wasn't bad,' Noah thought to himself as he resumed eating.
After dinner, the cadets returned to their various dorms, and in the barracks, Noah listened to the excited and fearful conversations as he lay on his bed. The lack of privacy was annoying, but it seemed he had stumbled upon a treasure trove of information. He'd get answers without asking a single question. His possessions had been stowed in the trunk beside him, protected by a magic lock. Noah's ring was with his other belongings, as wearing jewelry was forbidden on academy grounds. Even if someone did manage to break into the trunk, his ring was hidden so well that they'd never find it. After relying on it in so many fights, he had grown accustomed to its convenience and now felt naked without it. His sword and knives were likewise banned, as cadets could only use the weapons supplied by the academy.
To his right, Gideon, the man he faced earlier. They each bore plenty of bruises from their unfinished match, and it seemed like he was simmering over it. He was asleep, or at least he was pretending. The moment he saw Noah, he grew a scowl that had yet to fully wither.
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- COMMENTS
japassou6 months agoExcellent start to Book 3! Thank you for your work on this. I read Book 2 when it first came out and was worried I'd forgotten too much backstory since then, but your brief synopsis at the beginning helped set the context for this next entry in the saga. Excited to see Noah finally able to access what he's wanted this whole time: magical knowledge.
BTW I've been drinking pine needle tea on and off since Book 1 came out! Really refreshing :-) I have a coworker from the Philippines who's named "Tin", and every now and then when I see that name, I get a warm feeling in my heart for Noah's Tin, may she rest in peace.
Anonymousover 1 year agoSophia could she be a reincarnation of the girl noah love but seing alexis kissing her maybe not.
Anonymousover 2 years agoI dread catching up to the latest chapter knowing that this story is unfinished.
Anonymousover 2 years agoSo pleased to see Book 3, each Book providing a completely new aspect of this adventure and equally riveting to read. I look forward to this newest aspect of your work. Thank you for sharing!
yuramwagover 2 years agoThanks so much I don't have a comment regarding any vitals stuff,but on your ability to keep your promise, thanks so much am looking forward to read more of your work.
