He took a slow step back.
Sipia fought back the searing pain of a broken rib piercing his left lung. His voice was low as he said, "Reinhardt, this fight between us... it's just a means to an end for both of us.
You want to win this war to secure the power and status you just gained as the Great Tutor of Vengeful.
And I only came to your ship for the reward Claudius promised.
So, how about we make a deal?
I'll tell you Claudius's plans, and you let me go. I swear on my honor as a Knight—if you let me leave, I will never stand against you again for the rest of my life."
But his only answer was silence and the sound of Reinhardt's heavy footsteps.
As Reinhardt advanced on him, War Axe held in one hand, a deep unease grew in Sipia's heart. He knew that in the face of true power, all schemes were rendered meaningless.
