“You might not quite understand, thanks to the war most of the knights and mages serving in the army are on the other side of the kingdom. While we would have enough people if everyone who has become a knight steps forward, many aren’t willing.” Teo sighed.
This was the true problem, everyone who was willing to put their life on the line for their kingdom was already gone. Those left behind where those who simply wanted to use their abilities for themselves.
Edvard naturally did not agree with the sigh and the meaning behind it, but he understood that in this situation it was warranted. If people were still going to stand by even if they could help save their fellow countrymen…
Sadly, Edvard could understand why they might. Besides the lack of respect from above, anyone who had managed to become a knight was certainly relatively high in the hierarchy compared to before. They would not willingly risk themselves for serfs and peasants as they had fought hard to
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“That is actually why we have come here.” Teo quickly explained that they had thought it best to showcase Edvard’s abilities before the interim lord of the city while verifying his abilities. “Hey now, you are making it sound far more complicated than it needs to be.” Edvard interrupted when it became clear they wanted to even make a spectacle of it. Sure, it might increase morale. But it could just as easily backfire. If a non-awakened was able to fight against someone who seemed to be as highly regarded as Vedran. It could dash everyone’s will to fight and train. “Right, that brings me to another point. How strong are you Vedran?” Teo and Martin laughed hearing the question, Edvard being ballsy enough to agree to a sparring match when not even understanding Vedran’s strength was amazing. “I’m a six-star knight.” Vedran said quite plainly. “You can’t lump yourself with us normal six-stars. You’ve nearly mastered the usage of skills.”
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The attack arrived in the blink of the eye; Edvard just barely managed to move his head out of the way. The wooden sword sliced through his lagging air, cutting it as if it was a razor. Bringing up his blades in haste, Edvard just barely managed to intercept the following attack. The power behind it was not something he could manipulate; he was sent flying into the crowd. Knocking the soldiers down as just a few among them managed to react in time. “That’s enough.” Teo said, stepping forward and placing his hand on Vedran’s still sword. “I know.” Vedran nodded, “His instincts are that of a veteran.” “Was that what you wanted to test?” Teo asked. “Yes, I wanted to see if he would be able to react when completely overwhelmed. With this, I am certain that we can give him command.” “Command?” Teo frowned, that had never been the plan. At most he would have been a guide and strategist. “Trust me, Teo. If we give him volunteer
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“That’s…” Teo looked at Edvard in utter shock. “How did you get this?” “It was a gift, actually.” Edvard answered, already having a story planned. “While I was still struggling through the forest, searching for village, any village. What I found instead was an-“ he paused as he almost called Ilvisar an elf. “I stumbled upon a Vespes Prince and shocking they didn’t do much other than ask me a few questions. In return for me answering those, he gifted me this sword as thanks.” Teo had doubt written all over his face, and so too had Nevenka. However, it didn’t matter if the story was true or not. “Make sure to not have the church see that blade.” Teo said after recovering his composure. “Why?” “Because it is a non-human item. It is considered sacrilege to use items from other races.” “Which is one of the dumbest things ever. In terms of enchantments, we have never been able to come even close to the Vespes. And in terms of forging
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“Ven, can we talk in private?” Gabriella asked after her daughter had gone to bed. Currently, Ven was reading by moonlight. A strangely unique activity that wasn’t possible on Earth due to light pollution. “Of course. What is it, Gabriella?” Ven closed her book and turned to her troubled friend. “I’m afraid I’ve been summoned.” “Summoned? Summoned for what?” Gabriella took a deep breath, steeling herself for the answer. Her head was still spinning. “War…” “War? War with who, why are you summoned?” “Come now, Vendelin… You must understand that as the head of the house of Sandor I must lead my men to the battlefield.” “Why must I understand this? No, say no!” “I can’t… The head or heir of the house must join the war, or it will be considered an act of cowardice… I can’t send Violette to war… She’s…” Gabriella failed to finish the sentence as she broke down at the thought, as the memories of her husband and son resurfaced.
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Dashing through the woods, Edvard jumped over a fallen tree and disappeared from sight into the underbrush. Behind him, several orcs rushed to where they had last seen him. As they moved over the tree it cracked and split in half. Revealing a pit filled with sharpened logs below. One of the orcs managed to react in time, using the cracking tree to jump away. He was welcomed by an arrow while his friends were welcomed by the sharpened logs. “That’s another seven.” Edvard mumbled as he moved to recover his arrow. “How has the other group been doing?” “It seems they had only managed to lure the orcs into one trap, nearly losing their lurer in the process.” Sighing, Edvard understood that this was difficult for these people. But the difference between the group he was leading and the one Jaune was leading was just too large. Of course, he was doing most of the work. Being the lure, and also the one to kill the stragglers. The six people with him m
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