Valen's pov….

I went outside to meet the men who were waiting for my orders.

They saluted as soon as I came out, and I returned the greeting, then I began dishing out the instructions.

“ Who is the leader of this group?!” I asked, and a brute looking fellow came forward… he was without a left ear, and I didn't bother inquiring because, from his looks, he was a rugged, and most likely experienced soldier.

I nodded as I assessed the fellow, “ who are you?” I didn't feel good asking such question from a soldier in my army, but at the same time, I needed to be accurate,...