Scene LXII

Again silence between the children reigned. However, their wildness was part of their character. The fear was easily dismissed to retort the strong Leader warning them. Being that impulsive one was who spoke first.

“Why am I to be remembered as pathetic?! That’s not the truth! I am not pathetic!!”

“That’s right! We won't be lost defeated! We aren't pathetic!”

“So you call me a liar again… You’re not pathetic but brainless, Ivahr.”

“Tsk! You cursed Myrkzver!!” — Walking back to retrieve his axe, Ivahr wished revenge against the indifferent Archduke. Committing yet another mistake.

“Are you sure you want to try?”

"...–"

Aslak’s soft smile was ominous.

The steps of the child halted at the serenity he portrayed in his body, loosely holding the long blade that now seemed more deathly in his possession. Yet it was the conviction of the eyes that apparently watched him that caused dread within the youth.