I Am Greater

"What about the people near the border? Are you just going to leave them to their fate?" Maelor asked, visibly conflicted.

"I'm not who you think I am, Prince," Damian replied evenly. "Plenty of people are already after me. I don't want trouble with the empire. Dawnstar, Faerunia, the empire—they're all the same to me. The only reason I'm doing this is because a friend needs my help."

Maelor nodded, his expression unreadable. Sam and the others exchanged uncertain glances, their thoughts racing.

After giving them a moment, Damian asked, "So… who's coming?"

"Me..." Fiona said softly.

Adrian nodded beside her. Though no one from his family was present, his father must have sent their men to aid the Baron. That was quite brave of him.

"I'll come too," Grace added. "The more men and intel we have, the better chance my father has."

Damian nodded silently.

"Count me in," Sam said, exchanging a glance with Grace.