"No."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡluwZxPeWO2
Samuel grits his teeth. "You can't keep denying it forever, Isaac."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡqaim1MMnPV
Isaac stares back at him, anger in his eyes. Samuels' had enough of arguing with him over this. He had to get a blessing.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltoe0Js2rR
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"I said 'no'," Isaac restates harshly. "Now leave me alone." He shifts in his seat, turning back to the paper on his desk that he had been reading moments earlier.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5zoQoTEnh
Samuel slams his hand on the desk, the slam filling the room with its boom. 68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13vi5wJv1S
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"Do you know what's even going on, Isaac?" He practically shouts. "We're losing ground. We're losing wizards. We have to ask for Serperas shamans to supplement. None of this happened before you became a General. You can't ignore the council forever. You can't do things by yourself." He takes a long breath. "How old are you?"copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RLNAguHHW
"Why does it matter?"copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡslK7GCACt6
"I asked you a question."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡIiIwjLb0uh
Isaac lets out an irritated sigh. "27."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFJalvhzOl
Well no wonder, flashes through Samuel's thoughts.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjoPrPdb2wB
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"Barely even an adult!" He exclaims. "War isn't a game, Isaac. You either cooperate with the rest of us, or you're out. Otherwise, you will get a blessing, and that's final."68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CJiTyPnnN
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Isaac remains fixed on his desk. He could see he was seething. He wanted Samuel to leave. But this has been going on long enough.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXUq4xscXNr
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Every day they lost more wizard than they used to. Just recently, pirates overran a few smaller islands they previously controlled. They were being pushed farther and farther backwards, and what does Isaac do? Ignore meetings, actively fights against Samuel and the other Generals, and constantly isolates himself with his own troops. And all for what?copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡJsLsBTEpXc
Even though he hated Isaac, Samuel was still willing to work with him. He had to, at the end of the day. They were now in this together, just like all the others were. Bickering could happen later.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡHdj7Kcjt5m
"Something needs to change. I've been keeping this issue out of the council meetings because I didn't think it was much of a problem at first, but enough is enough. Don't make this difficult for everyone else."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡfP4scdyKRn
Isaac taps a finger on the desk, thinking yet remaining silent.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKxw763X8v
"We will have another meeting later this afternoon," Samuel says. "If you care about what I have said here in the slightest, I expect you to show up." He turns away from the Myth General, heading towards the door.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡFuz51AD8y2
He argues when it's something he doesn't want to hear. He remains silent when caught off guard. He was so infuriatingly childish!copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡExrS1JW8TU
Samuel would have to talk with Edwin about this if it continued any longer. Now wasn't the time for acting up. The small number of wizards left fighting were in Samuel's care, and he didn't intend on losing any more.68Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtpEc2kue4
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They were being stretched thin enough, the territories they still held poorly guarded. He couldn't spare to send any more wizards to defend them. That was a risk he didn't want to take. He didn't even want to send scouting parties anymore, or Devin on his missions. Too much was at stake. One wrong move, and everything ended. Badly, for him.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67oUSDUlBp
"One condition," Isaac speaks, causing Samuel to stop dead in his tracks.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGVaiqrfmT
He had a sinking feeling it'd come down to a negotiation.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡntHlbrquQ6
"What?"copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZgVjo2Km5
"I want to participate in battles, like the other Generals do," Isaac states.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMwyVADMkt
Samuel wheels around in a rage. "You're still not competent enough-"copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAWnAn8kTd
"I'll get that cursed blessing you keep going on about," Isaac shouts, rising to his feet. "I won't argue about it anymore. I'll show up to the meetings. Just let me lead."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9p8LS0g4q
Samuels' grip on the door handle tightens. Was this all it took? Was this all it took?!copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡaukYhRbI1R
"Fine," He growls. "You better show up today, then. And you'll get your blessing tomorrow."copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2D3E4MQLP
"Fine," Isaac echoes coarsely.copyright protection64ＰＥＮＡＮＡzh4xh4xOtU
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