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STEEL AND FLESH APOLOGY
There was a big call for calm among the disagreeing factions, however the king looked undisturbed at the recent developments. Lord Mordian wondered why his nephew refused lying but instead stated clear that he was not going to oblige to the council's request.While the mumuring was still going on, Lord Mordian turned to Lord Garthine Polion, and motioned for him to come a bit closer.With Lord Garthine Polion bending towards Lord Mordian, the latter whispered into his ear. "I never knew that your king my nephew was as bold as this. I swear by Oridon's mace, I would never be bold enough to disregard the request of the council of elders, right in their faces."Lord Garthine Polion grinned, and returned back to his position behind the king's chair.With time, the noises died down after much effort from Lord Wemblewin, Lord Barthine loust and elder Rabon to call the assembly to order."With all due respect my king, I am sure that members of the council together with myself would like to
STEEL AND FLESH JUDGEMENT OR FAVOUR 1
A grave silence was now upon the courtroom, but it did not last long because after about twelve heartbeats, slight mumurs resumed once again because most of the council members started conversing with themselves, probably due to Lord Mordian's request for forgiveness."Uncle, what are you doing, this is very unnecessary." King Lauihnio whispered to his ear."Shhhh Lauihnio, I have to do this.""What if they refuse to forgive you?""I do not know, nothing will happen either way." King Lauihnio shrugged. King Lauihnio shook his head lightly, looking a bit embarrassed."Look Lauihnio, I am doing this out of courtesy, not because I am afraid of them." He said. "As a matter of fact I fear only the gods - and you."King Lauihnio was shocked at his uncle's confession however he struggled to believe what he heard from his uncle because to him, there was no way that he was a source of dread to unarguably the greatest and most lethal swordsman he had ever set his eyes on."It may seem shocking
STEEL AND FLESH JUDGEMENT OR FAVOUR 2
"You all wanted my verdict concerning my uncle? Here is my verdict and I swear by Oridon's mace, anyone that questions the decision I am about to make today, I will treat such offence as I will treat a man who is guilty of treason." He said firmly, before standing before his uncle face to face."How could you do this Lauihnio." He said. "After all I have done to prove my allegiance to your reign. Have you forgotten Merveilland, I swear by Oridon's mace you will be a fool to slay me, just to please these weak, old shitbags, who have good oratory skills, but are weak willed and would sell you over if they are heavily rewarded with coin." He uttered in vexation.King Lauihnio still looked unconcerned at his uncle, and even smiled sinisterly at him. "Get him on his knees."One of the soldiers stepped on lord Mordian's calf, an act that brought him on his knees, causing him to wince in pain.Now staring at death in the face, his heart began to thump. How could this be, what must have come
STEEL AND FLESH THE ARMORY
King Lauihnio was taking a walk with his sons, Aynam and Daeymen around the palace. The young princes aged fourteen and ten respectively were very much excited while they moved and interacted with their father."Dad, apart from studying, what else did you spend your time doing while you were in the woods?" Aynam asked."Why do you want to know Aynam?""Why shouldn't I know what my father is up to, or is it wrong to ask you about things that disturb me?" Aynam scowled.King Lauihnio smiled. "Oh Aynam, you never seize to impress me with your inquisitiveness, however I will tell you what I was doing in the woods apart from reading, and studying.""Tell me father." Aynam looked eagerly at his father awaiting his response."Well I was hunting.""Hunting?""Yes, hunting.""Wow, that sounds interesting, so what animals were you hunting?""Is that really necessary?" "Yes it is.""No I cannot answer that.""Dad." Aynam frowned, creasing his eyebrows to the center. "Come on, what animals were
STEEL AND FLESH CONFRONTATION OF PRINCES
"Hey, Aynam! Daeymen!" King Lauihnio snapped at his boys who struggled to claim the sword that Daeymen had found. One of the soldiers at the armory, moved closer to them and separated them, however the soldier seized the weapon from them.The young princes snarled at each other, while they exchanged insultive words and threats at each other.The captain in charge of the armory bent towards King Lauihnio's ear. "Your majesty, I admire the spirit of the young princes. I am sure that at their age they can wield the sword." He whispered.King Lauihnio furrowed his eyebrows. "What do you mean." "I suggest that the young princes engage in a duel with each other, their anger towards each other calls for a fight, we may think that the lads are mad at each other but what I believe is that the warrior inside of them wants to be set free."The captain who was a veteran believed that he spoke out of experience.At first king Lauihnio frowned on sighting the hostility of his sons towards each oth
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
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