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STEEL AND FLESH RAGE IN SHAME
A soldier was appointed by the captain in charge of the armory, to serve as the umpire for the duel, and he stood in between the young princes, who were now fully prepared with their armour, shields, and wooden swords.King Lauihnio who was sitting down with the captain, very close to the duel ground made of clay, heaved a sigh because he saw this as a proud moment.He however had less concern for the possible injuries that the lads may sustain, but he was eager to witness the extent of their skills for the sword, having being taught how to handle the sword since the time they were able stand comfortably on their two feet.No doubt, the numerous sword drills organised by king Lauihnio for his sons, were very much met with criticisms from their mother, as she dimmed it premature and unnecessary for her tender sons, to learn the ways of war, pain, and blood.The umpire signalled for the commencement of the duel among the young, and snarling in rage, they hurtled towards each other."You
STEEL AND FLESH DISSATISFACTION WITH THE HEIR
Daeymen laid down helpless on the floor while he received heavy punches from his elder brother, who looked very determined to disfigure his face."You think you are better than me huh!" He growled. King Lauihnio gaped confusedly at the fighting scene.The captain noticed how uncomfortable the king was, judging from his expression, however he ordered the umpire to end the duel.The umpire pulled Aynam from Daeymen's body, and instead of raising his arm as the winner of the contest, he attended to Daeymen, whose face became swollen, and purple as a result of the blows he incurred.A section of his mouth was bleeding, and he winced in pain meanwhile Aynam ignored the umpire and raised both his arms proudly, as he relished thoughts of his victory and dominance over his brother.He also felt proud and happy to be able to prove a point to his father, the captain, and the burly, grim soldiers who witnessed the fight.A few soldiers approved his victory by clapping their hands, while some of
STEEL AND FLESH TRUST
"Every feature, and character that Aynam possesses is from you."King Lauihnio scowled at his uncle. "Are you trying to say that I am arrogant - that I do not possess the qualities of a good king?""I did not say that you do not possess the qualities of a good king." Lord Mordian snorted. "But you are arrogant, and you do not think or listen to your elders before you pass judgements. You always prefer what seems right to you.""If I was the type that was always eager to listen to advice, you would be dead by now. Hope you know that?" Lord Mordian curled his lips, and remained silent."I love Aynam the way a father would love his first son, but I feel he needs to learn. The only problem is that he does not look like he is ready to learn." King Lauihnio began to look concerned.Lord Mordian laughed. "If my memory serves me right, you were not much of an easy going student." He said.Lord Mordian then sat on the empty seat beside him where the captain had occupied earlier and continued
STEEL AND FLESH THE REBELS 1
Lord Garthine Polion was at his villa together with Lord Mordian. The time was nigh for both men to do their part, in putting an end to the uprising that threatened the peace and unity of the Bauthinian people.King Lauihnio had supplied them with coin, men, and equipments that were needed to successfully put an end to the rebellion, which was including weapons, shields and horses.Both men were inside a chamber there at the villa, together with Lord Cyprion and captain Bonio who were to accompany them in their quest to put an end to the rebellion.They sat round a table with was made from wood derived from an oak tree to discuss their plans or course of action, for the mission they were to commence today."From the information I have gathered Lord Mordian, some of the rebels have crept into Vegia despite the lockdown." Said Lord Cyprion. "This means that these people are more serious than we thought."Lord Garthine Polion frowned. "How is that possible? The king ordered an intense se
STEEL AND FLESH THE REBELS 2
"I have heard of your many exploits, and to be honest, I envy your status as a warrior and as a mercenary." Lord Garthine Polion said.Lord Mordian smiled. "Trust me Lord Garthine Polion, if I had a chance to change my past, I certainly would have preferred a quiet life, filled with love, joy, and extreme peace." He said."You are joking right?" The Bauthinian commander scoffed."Why would I possibly joke?" Lord Mordian retorted. "Do you think I enjoyed all the killing, maiming, wars and the chaos I was part of? If you think I was, I was not.""But you seem to me like someone who actually enjoys taking lives, you know murdering people in cold blood.""Garthine Polion, can we focus on the task at hand please?" He requested, pushing open the main door of the building.Lord Garthine Polion paused and began to stare at Lord Mordian's eyes. Lord Cyprion, and captain Banio ignored them and made for their horses."Lord Mordian, I promise you that I will get to know who you really are." He sa
STEEL AND FLESH THE REBELS 3
Lord Mordian and the soldiers that accompanied him moved cautiously along the wide corridor upstairs, they were on alert, while holding the shaft of their swords.Lord Mordian understood that this was a critical condition, with time also of the essence because he believed that Robin Lano was already on the course of an escape, now that his residence was surrounded.Lord Mordian knew that letting Robin Lano escape would be very detrimental to their goal of putting an end to the rebellion, because the rebels would now be fully aware of the king's plan of being offensive, and it was very likely the bloody civilians would also resort to violence upon the arrest of one of their kingpin.Fully aware of the situation, Lord Mordian decided to make the use of magic.He recited some spells and at once, his vision became very clear to an extent he was able to see through the walls. He scanned the whole area and finally, he caught sight of them.He motioned for the soldiers to halt and they obey
STEEL AND FLESH INTERCEPTION AT THE BORDER
Lord Mordian, stood before a large map spread across a table. Two hundred cavalry soldiers clad in armor, armed with swords and spears, awaited his orders. It was two days ever since Robin Lano was captured, and after much torture, he and his accomplices were compelled to provide useful information concerning the whereabouts, and the next move of Vetti, who was one of the rebel leaders.However the room is filled with an air of anticipation."Gather around, men!" He bellowed. "Tonight, we intercept Vetti and his rebel scum. They aim to escape through the treacherous Laoian border. But we shall not let them succeed! The fate of the unity of our kingdom hangs in the balance now that those scoundrels are out large at the moment." He said, with a voice booming with authority.The soldiers formed a tight circle around Lord Mordian, their faces determined and eager."From the information we have gathered, the rebels are headed through the dense forest to throw us off their trail. They unde
STEEL AND FLESH THE CALL FOR CALM
The sound of thundering hooves were heard from afar as the Bauthinian military on horses, with sheathed swords, rode into the city center. The citizens of Bauthinia specifically in Laoia, had been left in a state of shock and uncertainty after the hostility that ensued between the rebellious faction, and the Bauthinian military.They feared that great chaos was nigh, and the thought of a possible civil war began to register in their minds.However, some of the Laoian population began to question king Lauihnio's leadership, even looking at him at a tyrant, due to the ugly and bloody scenerios they had witnessed which included the killing, maiming and torture of members of the rebellious faction, especially those that refused to lay down their arms in surrender to the king's authority.However the dominant and friendly presence of the military soon gave them hope for security and stability, because they had earlier harboured fears that the brutality that was brought upon the rebels wo
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