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So the Empire declined our terms? I guess that's not a complete surprise.
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It was as if he didn't even consider the possibility. Perhaps he'd have regarded it an affront to his pride as a noble of the Empire.
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He's really willing to throw away the lives of those who serve him just for that?
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Actually, his troops' morale seemed unexpectedly high. I believe they've steeled themselves for a fight to the death.
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Not without exception, of course. One of his officers was hiding under a table.
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And I noticed some dispirited soldiers about their camp.