"Abandons his...!"

"A Ru'Onora who betrays or deserts the order does so with the understanding that they must never again return to these lands, or use the aurym power of a Ru'Onorath weapon for personal gain. For both of these offenses, the penalty is death. And of both of these offenses, Ahlund's guilt is in abundance."

"You're not a Guardian," said Justin.

"I am Kallorn Rhodos," the man said. "And I am a Ru'Onora obeying my orders."

For a few moments, Justin ...