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Jinan noted the squad's show of consensus and returned an approving nod, glad to not have to argue the point. That said however, he felt an explanation would be appropriate and so he drew in a breath as he said, [b]"Furthermore, I'm sure you've heard of the so called 'bandit raids' on the borders. We know it's the Empire, they know we know it, yet without any solid proof then we have no choice but to remain neutral... However."[/b]

Raising a hand and then balling it into a fist, Jinan gestured with conviction as he continued, [b]"If we ever manage to catch them in the act and it is within our power to do so, we strike."[/b]

[i]And then war,[/i] he thought while allowing a moment for the squad to absorb the full meaning behind his words. Perhaps it would not come to it, but the possibility always had to be considered and each rider who ever flew over the Sunspire Mountains did so with the knowledge that if a full-scale conflict were to ever break out, it may very well start with them.

[b]"If that moment ever comes, there is only one thing to remember. Do not hesitate. Now, with me!"[/b]

With a wave of his hand, Jinan signalled his squad to follow as Duan banked to the side, turned in the air and made for the north with a beating of wings. Soaring through the dawn lit skies.

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