Aeryon did not wish him to die
"I would prefer him not to go into battle"
Durka has many stepsons and there are a few other sons. But the only one that is worth knowing is Durja. Durja had followed his father into battle and perform admirably.
Aeryon prefer more that Durja lead the force attacking the Chagai tribe to the southern line of Chagai tribe.
But he could not convince Durka. Durka insisted that he would be the one leading the army and the way he insisted is a way that Aeryon could not reject.
So, Durka led his army
"As long as he is fine, the Duhai tribe is stable"
Aeryon sees beyond the war.
Even if this war is lost and broke his myth of invincibility, certain things must be protected.
The reasons why he could always trust the Duhai and Zlata tribe, a vassal tribe on the west and did not have any rifts with the warriors there was because of Durka.
Durka strikes him as an honourable person and honourable person have their disadvantages.
