Clink! Clink!
The rhythmic tapping of metallic boots fell into Asher's ears causing him to turn his head to the other direction.
From there emerged dozens of Gray knights, moving through the flames like beasts of metal. He could feel the weight of their armour, like a burden never to be put off, a burden tied to their duty.
Pish!
The first gray knight plunged his sword into the ground and fell on one knee. Others followed and their voices reverberated.
"We pledge allegiance to the one who cut down the pillar of Edom. Though broken, our will is yours to command!"
They bowed their heads.
Asher's eyes narrowed. "Why should I accept men that turn to pay allegiance to the one that killed their general?"
The first gray knight lifted his head. "It is an oath that binds us. The one who spills the blood of the general is bound to lead us. We are but servants to the oath."
The knight's deep voice fell heavily.
