THE KING IN THE NORTH

67

The sun came after the cold night.

The Kiro soldiers had surrendered sluggishly. Some that defied killed without delay.

Edgar had discovered that the high rank patricians were all trampers. All had been killed, burnt by the mountain with the townies watching dolefully.

The townies had been too eager to accept his rulership.

utmost empty with torn dresses and worn shoes.

Indeed the oldest elder had thanked him for coming to" save" them.

The sun was over when Edgar was ready to leave. He'd shoot further men to secure his new fiefdom, just in case any was willing to mutiny against the new leadership.

Edgar was ready to leave. He demanded to return your his area first. His men were sick now, their faces grim with dirt and empty looking.

He moved to the room that his family and the child slept.

Alexandra was awake.

" Family" he conceded and moved to the child. He shook her awake and settled her as she shocked

" What did they do to you?" He asked in a gentle tale.

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