Chapter 47: Together We Will Be Legendary
“Where will you go first?” I asked Velador while a squire readied his horse and he chose a shield from a handful of freshly painted kite and heater shields.
“Towards Shurchester while stopping in towns along the way to levy whoever has gear and is willing,” Velador stated and chose a broad heater shield, painted blue and yellow in alternating quadrants. The metal boss reflected his face at a funny angle.
“Please be safe,” I stated with care in my voice as I leaned against the wall in the stables.
“I will,” he smiled and affixed the shield to his saddle. “I’ll be taking half of the Maven archers who arrived this morning. I need you to keep the scouts vigilant and watch our eastern borders.”
“Of course,” I answered.
“An attack from the south is unlikely but keep those patrols to the usual,” Velador continued. “And Parathon can assist with troop positioning; he has always…”
“Velador.”
“...been good with positioning, logistics…”