"I know," the Lady said.
"And even if you and your people could defeat us, soon there will be a second army," Halvin said, "this time, you are making an enemy of the entire Western Territory."
"Those Winged Men have already offered a bounty; anyone who can kill you and Prophet Merlin can become the new master of the Western Territory," Halvin paused, "and they also have Dragons."
"So, are you obeying the Winged Men's orders because you want to be the master of the Western Territory, or because you fear that Dragon?"
"Does it matter at this point?" Halvin said, "Whatever the reason, we can only stand against you now."
"Not everyone."
"What?"
"I said not everyone is against me. The Batoris Family remains an ally of the Arias Family, honoring the ancient vows. Then there's the Immanuel Family; they haven't yielded either..."
