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Abrin 32nd, Ri 25-2994

Justin Hayes sat at the table in the magetra's office, shifting nervously and pulling at the collar of his military uniform. The tutors provided for him assured Justin that it was the appropriate attire for a contract day, but he still felt like an imposter.

He wasn't a military man, but Justin held the rank of Captain in the royal guard. His rank was honorary. Justin could order troops. In fact, his estate was populated by two dozen soldiers that he ordered on a daily basis, but Justin had no idea how to hold the laser-edged sword belted to his hip let alone wield it. Any cadet in the Keen army would massacre him in battle, and the Earth-born queen's six-year-old son handled a dagger better than Justin did.

His title was no more noteworthy than his military rank. It was an accident of birth. Well, aren't all noble titles?