Karma's Revenue

"There is a horse nearby, use it, tame it," said Graham as he stood by the old farmer. "You don't need to escort us further, use the money the best you could, change your life, face your son, and don't speak about what you just saw."

"W-What..." the old farmer could hardly speak. His emotion was wasted entirely on his beloved mare.

"The entirety of your life shall be dictated mostly by your decision, and your decision only," said Graham imposingly. "Goodbye, old farmer, you're a good man."

Assid spared a sharp glance toward the leaving Graham before he said to the old farmer, "I don't necessarily agree with his words, but if he referenced my Emperor's words that were passed on to him, then I have to."

Graham returned to the main group a few steps away before noticing the second in command furrowing and sighing.

"Now what?" Lyon shrugged his shoulder.