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Black boots Quote by Buroker Lindsey

“Sicarius padded toward the exit, his soft black boots silent on the tile floor. He paused in the doorway and glanced at the backs of the two older men. The emperor emitted a nervous chuckle. “You trained him too well, Hollow. The man bothers me.” “He is loyal.” “I know.” quote by Buroker Lindsey
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““Sicarius padded toward the exit, his soft black boots silent on the tile floor. He paused in the doorway and glanced at the backs of the two older men. The emperor emitted a nervous chuckle. “You trained him too well, Hollow. The man bothers me.” “He is loyal.” “I know.””

Buroker Lindsey

About This Quote

Source Fiction: Short story “The Emperor’s Guard”, Buroker Lindsey, 2020

A loyal guard is praised for training a deadly assassin, yet the emperor feels uneasy about his loyalty.

In simple terms: Emperor uneasy about loyal assassin guard.

Key Takeaway

Beware of loyalty that masks dangerous power.

Themes

power loyalty trust

Mood

tense dark

Type

political psychological

When to use this quote

  • political intrigue
  • military training
  • leadership decisions
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

assassin military hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes loyalty dangerous?
  • How to assess true intentions?
A Different Perspective

Loyalty may conceal ulterior motives.

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