"This is a signal flare. If you run into trouble, aim it at the sky and pull the cord. It's something you might need later," Yuri said as he smeared two handfuls of black soot from the fireplace onto his face. "Remember, don't pull it unless you're about to die. Otherwise, this mission will be considered a failure."
"So we're operating on our own now?"
"Of course," Yuri said.
"But we..."
"...are not." Yuri cut Colin off mid-sentence. "At least for today, I'll see what you're capable of. I'll be waiting for you at the door. Come out when you're ready."
With that, the man strode out.
"I get the feeling this guy isn't a very good teacher." Kase crossed his arms. "He's nothing compared to my War Mistress. When she taught me how to fight, she got right in there herself."
"Tell me something I don't know." Colin felt a headache coming on. "Let's just do what he says for now... My god."
This Paladin felt completely different from Edwin.
