Book 3, Chapter 55

War Of Attrition(2)

Richard arranged for Nyris and Agamemnon to be at the back of the troops, explaining to them that they were needed to prevent a flank from the enemies. However, the rebel forces were already ground away to the point that they didn’t have a chance to fight back at all, how would they have the energy to plan a flank? The two youths’ weapons were bursting with legendary power, but there was no opportunity for either to use them!

Nyris grew suspicious after a good half of the day, unable to help but ask Agamemnon, “This Richard… could it be that he feels like we’ve already won?”

Agamemnon seemed to be surprised by the question, slow to respond,...