Gabby slowly walked toward Commander Darius, his steps heavy with anger and the intent to kill.
Then he stopped.
Commander Darius spoke, "I'm sorry for what I did. I left my own army and betrayed Duke Ashby II to make up for my sins. I'm sorry for calling you a witch born and for killing your father."
Gabby replied calmly though his hands were trembling, "Because of your orders, I became a wanted criminal. I was only fourteen and I ended up making enemies with the strongest military force in the La Magia Kingdom."
Commander Darius spoke with tears in his eyes, "I'm truly sorry. I swear I regret everything I've done. If killing me will bring you peace, then do it. Please… forgive me, Gabby Magus."
Gabby took a step forward, but then he stopped.
Something felt wrong.
He narrowed his eyes, and a thought crept into his mind:
"Darius has no reason to be here in the East. Why would he abandon his post and just happen to find me in the middle of this deserted land?"
