It's one thing to go into a fight knowing you'll probably lose. Quite another to be told that to win, you must offer up your throat to be slit.
The quote highlights the stark contrast between facing an uncertain outcome in a conflict and the harrowing reality of being compelled to make a significant sacrifice to achieve victory. It emphasizes the psychological burden one carries when aware of the grim demands that come with the fight. The threat of losing one's life, or sacrificing something fundamental, adds a weighty dimension to the struggle.
In the context of Darren Shan's "Demon...