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– Of course you will. Good luck with the war. As far as I’m concerned, it’s easier to become emperor than to beat Viran.

And the boy walked away. The breeze fluttered his auburn curls, and the clouds of the sky reflected on the blade of his sword, perfectly smooth and polished to a high gloss.

Not far away, in the shade of a sprawling tree, Gan was dozing. Stretching to his full height, with his fist under his head, he breathed deeply and evenly. His right hand held the hilt of his battleaxe. His eyes were closed, his face a serene smile. The boy was chewing on a straw, the glare of the sun playing on his bald head. The guy didn’t seem quite human, more like a giant caveman, a descendant of fairy tales. Except his skin wasn’t green, it was the usual color. However, the gentle smile and dreamy expression on his face were trustworthy – the «ogre» seemed kind. Or was he like that only when he was full?

– Hey there, big fella,» Mithai approached. – Shall we practice? Your axe is mighty, of course. But speed and agility win out, don’t they? We shall try.