Hera's past (8)

"Are you sure about it? We can just go there again and beat the shit out of him, Gabe..." Hera said, feeling uncomfortable about her knight being treated like thrash by the other soldiers. "You know that your reputation also reflects mine, right?"

They were walking side by side, this time a bit far away from both the training grounds and the tents. They wanted to be alone for a while. 

"Yes, I know. I am willing to take responsibility for this. However, I took that decision after I pondered the consequences. The consequences of winning that battle were much worst than hurting your name a little bit. Also, I am just a thrashy commoner, anyway. They didn't expect less from me, even though I am your vowed knight. Besides, your name is already well-consolidated as the strongest soldier of Kavir's squadron. All the Generals respect you. That's something that a loss in an insignificant battle can't change at all."