Squire (Part Two)

"You know, little hayseed," Kurtz said as he finally caught on to what the two witches seemed to have in mind. Their offer was so obviously unappealing to his adventure-seeking little treasure that they wouldn't have to reject her outright, she would turn them down herself. All he had to do now was create a different opportunity that wouldn't see his daughter running off to follow the witches into the Vale of Mists before she was old enough to live on her own.

"You can still learn to fight and become strong enough to fight for Lady Heila one day," he pointed out. "You don't have to become her 'squire' and study chores. In two years, I'll enroll you in the best school for gladiators, and I'll train you myself until then," he promised.