Chrysalis

Chapter 435

"Morr, you seem well."

"Father, you seem to be in good health also. Not that I should be so surprised."

Titus, frowned.

"What is that supposed to mean."

Morrelia rolled her eyes.

"Only that you're basically unkillable up here. Other than Garralosh, what monster could possibly harm you in the first or second strata?"

Perhaps it was foolish, but Titus still felt pride that his daughter recognised his strength. In his mind, she was still the little girl who would follow at his heels, striking fiercely at his back with wooden training swords. She was a warrior born, a lion cub, ready to be a legionnaire from the moment she opened her eyes.

"I'd never seen you happier, than you began your training. You had a fire in you then, you were like an inferno. Everyone was warmed by your zeal," Titus said wistfully.

Morrelia looked up at the commander, confused.

"It's unlike you to reminisce about the past, father." She chuckled a little bitterly. "We both know that to be a legionary was everything I'd ever wanted, to follow you and mother into service. And we both know why I left. That's history now."

Titus cocked an eyebrow.

"You're barely into your twenties, far too young to be talking about history." His voice softened. "We would have you back. At any time. Just say the word and I'll make it so."

"That's against regulations. I'm a deserter!"

"Damn the regulations. You are my daughter. If the Legion wouldn't have you then I'd quit myself."

Morrelia's eyes widened and she dragged her father away from the crowd toward one side of the cavern. The Legionaries, disciplined and reserved, had not batted an eye at their commanders words and the villagers had been too far away to overhear them. But how could she allow the commander, the hero of the Legion in Liria, to speak such words out loud.

you say!"' She hissed. "If the people found out

"Tell me truly, daughter, what is left above ground? Is there any kingdom left? Do not doubt this, even

up in

saying this now?

his broad shoulders, his stony countenance as unreadable as

it. First this wave, then Garralosh getting killed. I don't know what, and I don't know why, but

can take care

don't know what's coming. This old man would rather you were close by, where I can help if

two blades as she stared up

more, isn't there? What aren't

the Legionaries assembled and waiting for him in the centre of the

and the lizard dead, there's no reason for the legion to maintain the Bulwark. It's costly in blood and coin, the high command

what he

"You mean…?"

Titus nodded.

Open the gateway and bring us to the

to spill over but Morrelia controlled herself

You would be able to see her again. I must say, it'll be nice to see my

I could tell, looking

even now Titus maintained

have to join again if you don't want to,

would allow that! A non-Legionary at

to see your face again. You're the only

"The people here,

"Tell me," Titus said.

their growing town. She told him of the daring rescue mission she launched with the aid of a 'mysterious mage' and his pets.

commander's eyes narrowed

quite hideous in fact. I don't

Titus relaxed a fraction.

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