Lex’s expression shifted. He didn’t joke this time. “…You serious?” he asked. Eli leaned forward slightly now too. “You actually read about him?” Deon nodded once. “He didn’t sound like the others,” Deon said. “Didn’t rule like them either.” Lex crossed his arms. “It’s a story, Deon. History books lie.” Deon looked up. Sharp. “Not all of them.” “He helped people,” Deon said. “Actually helped them. Built things. Protected things.” Eli tilted his head. “And what? You think he stayed like that?” De