"If I told you I thought I could take on a whole legion alone, you'd probably think I'm pretentious then, right?" And still, what were the odds a legion of human soldiers could defeat a half-demon who could fly, raise protective shields and heal herself?

"You used to live in Rome? Were you a soldier too?" She kept silent for a moment. "There are many ways to win a war. If you know those people, maybe you could talk with them, negotiate and convince them to surrender. I don't intend to kill anyone myself. And I won't. But if they fight me, they'll probably end up badly injured."

She looked back at him and shrugged. "I've been sparring with a few people. But you know, finding allies is also part of being prepared." And yes, she meant him.