He blinked and thought for a moment. "I have long been an aide here. Changing orders and working behind the kings back. My legacy is of lies now, but for a reason. He knows much of being a king, but little of combat. He orders his troops into obvious traps, then rewards his lieutenants for avoiding the death traps he orders them into, when in reality, the orders were changed." He shook his head. "I fear, woman, if you have come to seek or give aid, you look to a fool of war. Nothing good shall come of it, I tell you. Nothing good of this king fighting a war against a stronger opponent." He sighed and ked the way, steaming. "If you want to kill dragons, find a general. One who knows how to lead. A country needs a leader. A war needs a commander. Do not think they are the same."