The arrow flies true and hits the bomb dead center. Before you can even smile, the explosion blinds you, its concussive force knocking you off your feet. The burrowers fall from the sky like black rain, the swarm is decimated. A cheer goes up from the line and one of the captains, Myler, reaches down to offer you a hand up. "Reckless but impressive," she says, as you find your feet. The statement is true enough, it had been reckless and you wonder when such risks became normal for you. You surmise it goes back a long way. Taking the Oath is to take your life into your hands. At least this time it paid off. Setting the army back in its formation, you move out.

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