[Sielje ponders this idea. She continues after a while, sounding rather focused.]
The way Earth sees it, Ankaia has no military. We have no soldiers who are picked and trained, only knights who reached their position with their own strong hands. To battle beasts - and sometimes each other in honorable duels, is the greatest fate anyone can hope for. Those who are strong fight, reach out for glory and further strength. Those who are weak provide for their needs, in return for protection. This is how it is and has always been.
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[Sielje ponders this idea. She continues after a while, sounding rather focused.]
The way Earth sees it, Ankaia has no military. We have no soldiers who are picked and trained, only knights who reached their position with their own strong hands. To battle beasts - and sometimes each other in honorable duels, is the greatest fate anyone can hope for. Those who are strong fight, reach out for glory and further strength. Those who are weak provide for their needs, in return for protection. This is how it is and has always been.