-- I don't know... Maybe she was a little upset that Gideon defeated her rival in the tournament, and she couldn't.
-- No, I think you misunderstood. The law of balance states that "good and evil do not exist." A bandit, killing a traveler, will not consider him either good or evil: the traveler is simply his opponent, that's all. And at home, his friends are waiting for him, also neither good nor evil, they just have a good relationship with each other and sometimes play cards. And what understanding can the traveler have for the bandit if he is attacked with a knife? The only other option is to surrender and let the bandit kill him.
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- "Continuation of the soul" - yes, that's a strong statement. Such a sword probably needs to be forged by oneself, reforging the blade ten thousand times, and not bought ready-made, even if it is fitted. - Well, that's unlikely. It was just a gift. Yes, it looks impressive, it's a pity to use it. I don't know why I carry it with me; the scabbard on my back is already too much. Maybe I should hang it on the wall.