" Not quite, although we were hired by Langros to retrieve his book and learn about Moram's discovery. Forgive our break-in. I'm Casimir val'Baucisz, this is Shainé."
The warrior's expression changed slightly.
" Oh. Integrity and civility. It's been a long time."
The man smiled.
" Then I am Calix Valholin."
He bowed slightly and motioned them in with his hand.
" Please come in and ignore the clutter. I've lived in a humble barracks of ordinary warriors for a long time, and I haven't had a real Coriani meal in years."
Casimir points out that Calixes uses the introduction to avoid the main theme in everyone's mind, which is what the book contains.
Xie Nei put away his axe and crossed his arms.
" What's your role in this, Calixes?"
" I'm just a soldier following orders. I just want
