The young Ashborn looked visibly shaken. The empire had already asked him several times about the activities the Dawnstar nobles were doing on Virestone Reach. Damian had stated clearly to the emperor that he wouldn't stop them. But if they attack the empire, he won't help them either unless they reach the gates of Sanctuary and beg to be saved.
This was not an issue for them. Both countries barely mentioned the pitiful force of Leon Goldflame.
Damian did not wish to lose the sword, New Dawn, that contained a fourth ranker runesmith's prime spell. But the sword represented the spirit of Dawnstar. If he took it forcefully, the people of Dawnstar would never forget him. After hearing what Lightbringer was like, Damian was not too eager to get it either.
"Anything else?" Souldealer asked when the silence stretched.
"Yes," The lady priest said. But did not add anything more, just glancing at Leon once.
Leon cleared his throat and said,
