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Walter on the other hand, was truly at the Steinhouse mansion; he was in the study reading up all he needed to know about the emperor's shed. His body stiffened when a shadow appeared before him. He had heard of skilled martial artists, but he had never seen one. The lady had made it known that she was sending him an aid, but she never said who it would be.
"You must be the one sent by Lady Wickshire." Walter said.
"Yes. I will be leaving with you tomorrow." the man Walter could see clearly in the lantern light, said.
"What should I call you?" Walter asked.
"D'huile." he said and Walter nodded.
"Are you in any way acquainted with war? At least, how to handle two hundred soldiers?" Walter asked.
"You aren't." D'huile answered and Walter nodded.
"This is but a cover and I have no
