Chapter 6A week later the combat troops left the camp.
Before they departed, Nihel took Markus aside. “Markus, I don’t know why or how you’ve persuaded Captain Troy to let you come with us. I just want you to know that if you betray us in any way, you’ll pay for it. I’m watching you.”
“Nihel, I don’t know why you mistrust me this much, but the only reason I want to come is that I can be of some use on campaign and none back here. You don’t have to watch me.” Markus was angry at the continued doubt, and it showed in his tone.
“You have the biggest buy-in debt I’ve ever heard of, you have to live with the captain even though you’re not a liker, and I’ve never heard you give him his title.”
“What title?” Markus spat. “Master? He’s never asked me to use that word.”
“Don’t be stupid, I mea
