Broken hunger

"Easy. You could go now and have a small tiny noble responsibility, a simpler place without any dangers, and all the advantages of not being dinner or without being conscripted by the war. An easy existence, far beyond your previous station. "

A dramatic pause fills the luxury ship of dread and a tense sense of urgency, You will have to choose immediately your destiny... You look at the dark eyes of Ariana and sees that she is undergoing the same emotional roller coaster you are living.

"But that is not what you both or anyone who aspires to be a noble wants. Only the ones that take the risks can rip off the real benefits of becoming a real noble; a real governor, or politician who controls entire planets... But of course, It has a risk: A duel in groups you and Ariana against the other two soldiers candidates. It is the traditional way for soldiers who want becoming nobles; the romantically called trial of blades, a very old term as it is a mecha tournament.

"And what will both of us win from it, apart from the Greatness?" You ask as always focused on the pragmatic side of things.

"If you agree to fight for a real nobility status quo. You will be offered 3 rewards to choose from.,"

"The government of your planet.'

"Save your crew and ship"

"Live in luxury In Our capital planet."

But the first question is whether you will risk it and fighting for the Nobility or accept a peaceful retirement.


"I have it clear, says Ariana with total conviction; I will fight for the Nobility.".

"It is great to have a brave contestant. Now, Captain Silverman. What is your choice?"
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