“Interesting,” mused Charlaine. “And does the order train their own, like we do, or do they take only those that are already proficient in arms?”
“A little of both,” he replied. “In my own case, they deemed extra training as unnecessary, but then again, I am not a true warrior like Brother Aiden. In any event, we are not expected to lead troops in battle as your own order might, rather they stress the importance of individual combat.”
“And yet they also spy for the Church.”
Jarak bowed. “I would normally not confirm such an observation, but I fear under our present circumstances there is little that can be done to refute it.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t tell.”
“Nor I,” added Danica, “and you can bet the rest of the order will remain silent as well.”
“Thank you."
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