Going back to chapter two. I’ve decided on a change here. Now the first in command will fall as a result of the actions of the protagonist. His second will use this as a justification to kill the protagonist. He will call upon the men to hold him in place so he can slay him, but the men, saved by his actions, will slow roll the effort and allow him to gather a broken blade. Once he arms himself they will step back and demand that the new commander earn his justice.
The two fight and the fading magic is weakening our protag quickly, yet he is able to better this fop of a commander. He disarms the man, not noticing a crowd has gathered. Other officers stop the fight and pull him away. instead of being arrested an officer amongst the group pulls him aside and says, “This man has earned his stay through battle and blood. Whatever his crimes against his unit they are forgiven. What say you men?” The unit nods in appreciation. The commander suggests that he wont allow this man to stay under his command which leads to a joke about how the commander couldn’t handle him to begin with. This further angers the commander but in the presence of other unit leaders he knows not what to say. The other unit leader offers to take the man.
The protagonist (needs a name soon) goes with this man and finds himself among the mans unit. They discuss the incident and he asks why he threw up the banner. He says I saw you draw your banner and thought to draw ours. the hesitation allowed us to brace for the attack. They talk about how he knew though it seems the protag doesn’t really want to reveal how he knew. This amuses the man. He offers to introduce him to someone who could use his service as he has no need for the man’s services at present.
End Chapter.