Chapter thirty-six

_ It's not possible! It's just not possible!

Saliou, surprised by such an unexpected turn of events, still couldn't believe what he had just heard. So he was still trying to figure it out when another man came up to him, out of breath, a clear sign that he had just run a long distance. He came and knelt in front of Saliou who, looking at him more closely, noticed that he was not from his detachment, which made him frown.

_ You are certainly not from here. Who are you and where do you come from? he asked, drawing the attention of the men present.

They drew their weapons and pointed them at the newcomer, fearing that he might be from the other side, and Saliou was proud of their speedy reaction.

_ I... I beseech you, my king. I am one of your men! exclaimed the man concerned, his hands in the air.

_ One of mine? Then where do you come from? And don't think of lying to me! Saliou asked him, lifting his chin so that he could look him straight in the eye.