Theconversation that follows does not go entirely to Hodir’s benefit.At the end of it, the ambitious commander is sans head and has beenfreed of all political concerns. Arslan can simplydismiss or even better kill his superfluous retainers, allowingfaithful Hodir to take their place. Narsus is inparticular a dangerous radical who wants to free Pars’ slaves.Hodir has a brilliant scheme to deal with this. Moreover,Hodir doesn’t trust Arslan’s current advisors. WhileHodir talks about how happy the couple would be, a cynic might sayHodir’s true motivation is the power the connection to the futureShah will give him. Although she is not present (and is never, as far as I cantell, even named), Hodir assures Arslan that she is a beauty. Hodirwants fourteen-year-old Arslan to marry Hodir’s thirteen-year-olddaughter. Hodircommands Kashan Fortress’ troops and Hodir is eager to supportArslan. Arslan needs an ally who commands anarmy. PrinceArslan’s handful of companions will not be enough to free his landfrom foreign religious fanatics. Hundredsof thousands of Lusitanian soldiers are occupying Pars. TheHeroic Legend of Arslan, book 4isthe fourth collection of Hiromu Arakawa’s adaptation of YoshikiTanaka’s light novel series of the same name 1.Itcontains issues 20 to 29.
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