534 DXXXIV. The Drum

"I know that and I trust you. My life has changed totally and it's just because of you. Without you, I'd still be locked in that underground room in that rotting castle. I owe you my life, Dag... I beg you, come back safely tomorrow" she answered, shaking his hand once more.

"It could take more than a day... it will be a real war, perhaps the greatest I have ever fought, but... have faith. Freydis and I will come back to you" Dag concluded, getting up and continuing to look at Claire, until, after a few seconds, her eyes closed due to tiredness.

"You're going to stay here, all right? I'd really like to take you with me, but it's too big a risk to your life... moreover, Claire needs protection, just like on the farm, do you remember?" Dag asked Thalos, who responded by looking at him straight in the eye, his tongue dangling from his mouth.