"I am loyal to myself and myself alone. Say one thing and do another. That, that is the way to live. That is how I will amass my fortune. For now though, I will call them my Brothers and I will call them my Sisters. When the time comes, I will make my exit just as I entered."
"The Oren military is something to admire. Incredibly mobile and massive. I should probably see about picking a few books about tactics and warfare. I may be able to climb the ranks of this legion, up from a lowly courier to that of a high ranking commander who oversees armies of his own. Maybe one day. But for now, sleep."
The journal is returned back to its chest and hidden under piles and piles of other books. The chest is then locked.
Bear with me with spelling/grammar mistakes. I'm also trying to come up with a writing style that fits Al Q'mess' personality while also fitting into a medieval style of grammar. I want to continue revealing his personality and motives slowly.