Oathbreaker, Book 1: The Knight's Tale - Colin McComb

“I don't know, Pelagir,” I said. “What I know is that you've done it. Now you've got to
see it through. It's you against the Empire now. You and the princess. Make sure you've got the
right allies on your side.” On impulse, I bowed to the girl. “And you, your Majesty, when you
take your throne, let it be said that Camila Voris was the first to bow to you.” I glanced at Pelagir,
and said, “Remember that your subjects have lives of their own and minds of their own. May fair
winds bless you all your life.”
He frowned, his brows knitting in thought. “You have my thanks, and her thanks as well.
Be well, Camila Voris, and hold your freedom dear.”
I nodded curtly, descended to the tiller, and didn’t see them again.
About two hours later, we took the ship hard to port and set the engines to idle for a time. Long
enough for a skiff to set to shore and get back to the ship. That’s the story and the truth. They told
me he was heading inland, baby on his shoulder, his sword on his back.
But now I hear that the captain is going to tell us what’s to become of us. I don’t know
what it is, but in my deepest heart, I hope that he won’t tell us to abandon the Ocarina. I’ll fight
against the Navy if I have to, and I’ll die if I must. This is the life I’ve chosen, and it’s the life I
mean to live.
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