Chapter 6

Summary
Dormas signs to Bojji, who in turn looks horrified. Bojji stops dodging and is savagely beaten by Daida. Kage rushes to stop him but Apis throws a spear before Daida lands another blow. Dormas declares Daida the winner. Many of the soldiers are horrified, with one noting that all his bones are broken and Hokuro calling for a doctor. When Apis retrieves his spear, Dormas says that he can't explain but he allowed the fight for a reason.

After the bout, Daida asks Bebin what Dormas said to Bojji. Bebin says that he said to "face him and strike properly." Daida laughs that Bojji won't be able to stand for the rest of his life or be king. He asks Bebin to gather people to help him find people good at dodging so he can practice.

Bojji lies in bandages and Dormas watches him and Kage hides under the bed. Hilling and Drushi suddenly enter the room.

Characters

 * Dormas
 * Bojji
 * Kage
 * Daida
 * Hokuro
 * Sorii
 * Bebin
 * Apis
 * Drushi
 * Hilling