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Chapter 236 - The Wall Between Them

"HECTOR!"

Achilles's voice crossed the field and struck the inner wall.

The Myrmidons stood behind him with their shields raised. Smoke still drifted from the ruined Greek supply works, and the smell of burned oil hung over the plain.

Above the battlements, King Hector stood among the Trojan soldiers.

He had not drawn his sword.

He did not need to.

Achilles lifted his spear toward him.

"There you are," he called. "The great Hector of Troy. The defender of the city. The man who speaks of honour while hiding behind stone."

The Trojan soldiers tightened their grips on their weapons.

Achilles continued before Hector could answer.

"You stole the Queen of Sparta. You dragged Helen into Troy and expected the world to accept it. When the Greeks came for her, you called yourselves victims. When the truce was broken, you waited for the right moment and attacked us while we were mourning your queen."

His voice grew louder.

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