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Milord Damoten offered to help Art go to Waygand’s capital, Hollaton, as he had never been there, and consequently could not flit there himself. Iria had to come as well as she was in his charge. Ten minutes later they were ushered into the presence of King Daron of Waygand.
After introductions were made, the King addressed Art. “Before I ask any other questions, could you please explain exactly where your loyalties lie at the moment?”
This was confusing, so Art tried to make it as clear as he could. “My father sent me to be part of Captain Hanna’s mercenary troop, ostensibly to learn soldiering. I put it that way as I know from experience that he never tells me everything, and he always has reasons he keeps hidden.” He had spoken frankly as if to a peer. It was clear that he was in
