This was a superb read. Easy to follow, great distinctions drawn between the trooper and the battle brother, and a great parable that really embodied the theme. The only criticism I have (and it's a minor one) is that openly admitting the Battle brother was lying at the end felt too direct; the hesitance and other subtle queues throughout the story did well to call out the lie without explicitly calling it out. A very minor suggestion for a great tale!