— You may pass, — he said to Mirna, after listening to her answer and examining her with his eyes, — but you may not.
After a very brief rejection of Lex, the captain and the other city guards turned around and headed back to their posts.
-- Continue the mission?
-- Yes. You already understand what's what, your only chance is to show that you are a good warrior. I don't know, come up with something. I'll be waiting in Silvergard. I hope I won't be robbed there without you.
Lex and Mirna divide the supplies and money between themselves (Mirna receives 20 silver coins). After that (or before), Lex says goodbye to Eric:
-- Thank you for the escort and the pleasant philosophical conversations along the way (well, they didn't just walk in silence). I hope we'll see each other again! Take care of her there...
The last words slipped out of Lex's mouth, and he thought they weren't very appropriate here. This is a city of warriors, and here everyone takes care of themselves if they have the strength. But you can't take back words.
As a farewell, Mirna wanted to shake Lex's hand in a special barbarian way, but instead, he hugged his companion tightly.
-- Be simpler.
Their paths diverged temporarily.
Mirna -> Pilas
Lex -> Silvergard