Gawain: "Curses!! Why is it taking so long to search one man?!"
The Blonde male Shouted as slammed his fist on top of his desk. Frustated to know that his search for the shady man to be fruitless.
"I know that you're upset, General. We've got patrols searching throughout the city. We're doing the best we can. We just need more time."
A Lawbringer who was his Right hand man tried to reassure him.
Gawain: "Then double the effort, effort, captain! Or I'll make sure that you will spend the rest of your shift wearing a rainbow colored armor!l and a disgusting ornament on top of your helmet!"
It was a popular punishment among the knights of Argenta that was invented by no else but The eldest heir of Arthur Pendragon Himself.
It was not a physical punishment but a mental one. Yet some People preferred the former, saying that they'd rather not be a laughing stock for the whole kingdom to see.
"Understood, General.... "
The lawbringer nodded as he sighed before heading to the door, Leaving Gawain with his wife.
Sarah: "Still nothing?"
Asked The wife as she Poured him a cup of tea on his desk.
Gawain: "No.... Either it's our knights that are too incompetent or that Black shady guy that's too skilled at hiding himself."
Sarah: "You'll get him eventually. In the meantime i advise you to focus on other matters such as the status of our relationship with the neighboring kingdom."
Gawain: "The Barton Kingdom, huh? Now that you mention it, it seemed that they grow uneasy after seeing the recent rise in the defenses of our kingdom."
Sarah: "You've got your sister to blame for that."
Mordred had once asked the King for his support in raising an army to confront and destroy the Blackstone Legion. Unfortunately the King turned down that request, afraid of breaking the peaceful status the kingdom had.
Mordred kept pushing her father to accept her request and after consideration from his Close aids, Merlin and other nobles, King Arthur only allowed her to increase the Military defenses around the kingdom and forbid her from causing any conflict with the Blackstone Legion.
And thus Mordred began her work. She had her subordinates to recruit and train those who would join the rank of the knights. Be it noble or commoner.
Gawain: "At least it's better than her waging a war against the Blackstone--"
At the end of his sentence, the door of his office slammed open and the one entered was a certain golden haired warden we all know.
Sarah: "Well speak of the devil.... "
Gawain: "Welcome to my Office, dear sister. What can this big brother of yours help you with?"
Mordred: "Brother.... Are you still searching, for that man?"
Gawain: "Well yes, certainly" he said as he took a sip from the tea cup on his desk.
Mordred: "I need you to leave him alone, Gawain."
What she said, caused Gawain to choke on his tea. After coughing and clearing his throat, he put his hands together and looked at Mordred for a moment, with a bewildered face.
Gawain: "You....you want me to leave him...alone...? Give me one single reason as to why i would ever do such a thing."
Mordred: "I know that he might look like... But despite his appearance. He is no Assassin. Just a normal civilian. You have to trust me on this one--"
Gawain: "He kicked me in the nuts! My balls! My acorns!! My man jewels!! He has committed a crime
Punishable by death!"
Mordred: "Are you going to execute him?!"
Gawain: "No! On second thought Death is too good for the likes of him! That's right..... I want the whole city to watch as i kick his Dick TILL IT FALLS OFF!! That's why i want him to be captured and brought to me Alive, RIGHT THIS INSTANT!!!"
The man was clearly holding a grudge. He wanted nothing else but to have the chance to return the favor to his assailant.
Mordred: "Just Forget What he's done to you! He didn't kill anybody! And It's Not like you ever use that stupid thing between your legs anyway!"
Gawain: "Oh believe me. I've used it plenty of times. Isn't that right, babe?" He chuckled and smirked, stealing a glance at His wife.
Sarah: "............. " the wife who was tidying the paper and files for Gawain, stopped abruptly, before blushing real hard at what her shameless husband just said.
Mordred: "Gross.... " Said the warden, with a face full of disgust.
Gawain: "You won't be saying that when you're married--"
He was interrupted when Sarah kicked him off his chair. He had no else but himself to blame from Causing his own wife to commit domestic violence.
Gawain: "Wa-wait-wait-wait!! Sarah, i was just joking!!"
Sarah: "How many goddamn time do i have to beat your ass until you learn!! You shameless stupid Man!"
And just like always, The two fought and Gawain was the one who got most of the beating.
The scene was too much for Mordred to witness any longer and thus she decided to come on a later date till the married couple settled their matter.
As she exited the office and walked through the halls of the palace, it was not long before an officer who worked under her approached her. It seemed that he had news to inform her with.
Putting his hand and fist on his chest, He saluted her, earning a salute back.
"Commander, about that issue.... "
Mordred: "What issue?"
"The one regarding the recent gang activity"
Mordred: *Sigh* "I almost forgot about that. Let me talk to Agravain, he might offer me his insight on--"
"It has been resolved."
Mordred: "Resolved....? How?"
"The citizens complained about recent putrid smell coming from the sewers. We sent some people to investigate and.... " The Man paused, Swallowing the lump in his throat before continuing.
"We found the body of a young man in the sewers. And we later identified him as the leader of the Black Viper gang"
Mordred: "The cause of death?"
"The Otopsy shows that he had Multiple stab wounds on his body.... He was stabbed to death.... By a kitchen knife at that."
Mordred: "Any lead on the murderer?"
"Unfortunately..... We have nothing.... So we can assume that it was due from an inside conflict within the gang..... But we have growing suspicion that the suspect might be none other than that man.... "
Mordred: "And who's this man you're referring to?"
"The shady guy.... "
Mordred Flinched at the mention of that name. Pinching the bridge of her nose she sighed, before looking at the officer who was awaiting for a response.
Mordred: "Now hold on for a second. It could be any guy. You need to have a strong evidence to back up that statement."
"I know, Commander.... But he's the only criminal we have on record That fits the bill. We have dozens of reports of him from the public"
Mordred: "Oh please what harm did he do anyway? He only kicked my brother in the balls"
"Murder attempts, Threatening the citizen, possesion of drugs, Trespassing into the palace and.... Attacking a noble and a royal family member."
The officer started stating the crimes that Vorgen Had committed and Mordred couldn't help but be amazed to know that He was quite the trouble maker, though.... It was not unexpected.
Mordred: "Okay..... And what about that Gang leader? Did the Gang leader have any criminal record?"
"10 counts of theft, 15 counts of Vandalism, 19 counts of robbery and.... 2 counts of accidental murder....."
Mordred: "Accidental? Oh please. I bet he tried rob the elderly and end up killing them...... Wait.... Did you say two?"
"Yes. Two counts of accidental Murder"
Mordred: "What the hell are the guards doing?! And you had let him off this entire time?!"
"We did put him in Captivity. But we couldn't hold him there forever."
Mordred: "Do you even hear yourself, Nut Brain?! This devil spawn wasn't supposed to be ever put in captivity in the first place! You should put him on a chopping block!"
She shouted at the Officer's face, causing him to wince.
Mordred: "Instead of pestering me about this.... Shady guy.... You should focus on the real threat to the citizens, a threat just like this Black Worm gang leader!"
"If i may correct you.... It's actually Black Viper, commander."
Mordred: "Who the fuck cares?! I certainly don't!" <-- (Vorgen Influence)
Mordred was fed up with all the people that kept painting Vorgen As a criminal. She knew that he was not some kind of saint, but she knew that he wouldn't so such a thing for no reason.
Mordred: "You can stop Investigating the murder. From how i see it. That's one less trouble maker for you to deal with. No need to report me about this matter any further. " said the warden, as she turned her back to him and walked away.
"But Commander--"
Before the Officer could utter another word, Mordred stopped, turned around to face him , clicked her tongue, and with an annoyed face, she poked his forehead, silencing him.
Mordred: "Tsk...... Shut.... "
(Her highness has spoken. Silence Peasant.)
It was very clear that Mordred did not want to hear another word from the officer. The officer got the message And decided not to say another word.
Mordred: "Now if you don't have anything else to bother me with. I've got other things to do."
The woman sighed before leaving.
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*Cough* *Cough* *wheeze* *Clears throat* "Fucking Hell.... "
A certain masked man was seen sitting on a bench. The man had his lower half of his mask folded up revealing a part of his face.
He was stroking the rough beard on his chin, thinking that maybe it was time for him to shave, but he quickly dismissed the thought for he was feeling too lazy to do just that.
With the flick of a match, he light the cigarette on his mouth. The smoke calmed his nerves but it was not enough when a certain man was in his sight, waving enthusiastically as he walked towards him.
Lorderius: "Heeeyyyy"
Seeing that person approaching, the masked gentleman put away his cigarette and a deep frown was forming on his face.
Vorgen: "Tsk!"
(When your homie betrays you to the point you ain't gonna bother hiding the fact that you hate them so much for it.)
The click of his tongue was so sharp and loud. One could tell that there was a lot of spite and anger he put into it.
Lorderius: "Whoa.... "
Vorgen: "What do you want, Snitch?" He growled, still holding a grudge of the event that happened yesterday.
But deep in his heart, he understood that Lorderius had no choice when he was interrogated by Reegan. Vorgen was actually thankful that Lorderius left out the part where he murdered a kid that claimed himself as a gang leader.
Lorderius: "I got something that will cheer you up. Think of it as a peace offering."
Vorgen: "Huuhn? Fuck off before i lose my patience, you piece of human shit."
Lorderius: "Not until you see what i got. Feast your eyes! Duh duh Duuun!!!"
He presented him a jar full of a strange brown liquid, which made Vorgen to pull back From disgust.
Vorgen: "Dafuck is that brown water? Is that shit Water?! You got that from the sewers??!!"
Lorderius: "Look Closely" He said, Showing the Jar closer to Vorgen's face.
Vorgen: "Hey what the fuck is----*Sniff* *Sniff*
Lorderius: "Can you guess what it is?"
A familiar smelled reached Vorgen's causing his head to perk up. He Looked closely into the jar, trying to guess what the strange substance inside was.
Vorgen: (That smell...... And That faint yet subtle white Color blending with the brown.... The tasteful thickness of it..... Oh my god.... It's Milk....and it's not just any milk......it has a chocolate Flavor in it......)
Lorderius: "Vorgen? Is Something wrong....? You're sweating"
Vorgen: "Is that..... Milk?"
Lorderius: "Chocolate Milk."
Vorgen's tone then changed from Resentful to cheerful. Lorderius had chosen the right bribe.
Vorgen: "Have i ever told you that you're the Greatest guy that I've ever met?"
Lorderius: "Uh.... No... "
Vorgen: "Well now I'm telling you that you are indeed, one."
Taking the jar from Lorderius hand, Vorgen then opened the lid of the jar and start drinking the Chocolate milk, savoring the sweet and bitter taste of it.
Lorderius: "Do you like it?"
Vorgen: "It's a bit sweet and there's a slight bitter taste of Cocoa but that's what makes it good. My sugar level is going through the roof if i drink this everyday. Though in occasion such as this.... I'm willing to let it slide."
Lorderius: "So we good now? "
Vorgen: "Hmm...... I've accepted your tribute and i am pleased. My anger and thirst for revenge toward has been appeased. Therefore You are Forgiven."
Lorderius sighed in relief. He was able to keep a friendly status With Vorgen, The brother of the Woman He was interested in, one of the main reason as to why he had to always to be on his good side.
Vorgen: "I gotta pay you back with something"
Lorderius: "It's alright, Brother. You don't have to"
Vorgen: "No I insist. I want to show you something."
The two then left the garden and head inside the manor. Following behind Vorgen, Lorderius kept wondering as to what was the thing that Vorgen wanted to show him.
As they got inside the building, Vorgen opened the door of his room and once they both entered, Lorderius was shocked by the amount of books lying around.
The desk was piled up with stacks of books, notes and papers as well as chemistry equipment next to it.
Lorderius: "I didn't know that you were into reading"
Vorgen: "Me either. I'm quite surprised myself."
Lorderius: "What have you been making here?"
He asked after spotting alchemical equipments that seemed to be recently installed in Vorgen's room.
Vorgen: "I don't have anything to do so I've been reading some books and learned plenty of interesting things."
Lorderius: "Poison 101...... Alchemy For dummies...."
He whispered to himself as he read the various tittles on the book covers.
Lorderius: (If poison is considered interesting to him. I'm worried just what he might do with that knowledge.)
While Vorgen was busy searching through his drawers and shelves, Lorderius took the time to look around. He was especially curious when he spotted some potion vials containing strange colourful liquids.
Lorderius: "Those must be poisons, i assume?" He asked pointing at suspicious looking vials on a rack."
Vorgen: "What? No. Why would i ever make one. I don't plan on killing anyone. "
He said, Stealing a glance over his shoulder, before continuing to rummage through his disorganised mess.
Lorderius: "So.... Those are Medicines?"
Vorgen: "Yep. Yep. Yep. They're perfectly harmless. You can drink one if you want"
Lorderius picked one of the vial but before he was about to drink it, Vorgen quickly ran towards him and snatched the vial from his hand.
Vorgen: "Are You crazy?! That will fucking kill you!"
Lorderius: "What? Why?! Didn't you say that they're just plain medicine? You also said that you don't have any poison here."
Vorgen: "I lied." He admitted.
Lorderius: ".................... "
Lorderius wore a blank face and stared at him causing Vorgen to laugh uncomfortably.
Vorgen: "Haha....A-aaanyway.... This is the stuff that i wanted to show you. After countless attempts. I managed to create something decent" He said, trying to change the topic while chucking nervously.
Lorderius: "Are You sure that it's not poison? I'm just afraid that you might got them switched."
Vorgen: "Nonsense. I'm hundred percent sure that This elixir that i made does not have any poisonous property whatsoever. I guarantee it."
Lorderius: "Uhuh.... I'm Listening."
Vorgen then continued by giving a speech about his Newfound elixir. Boasting about how powerful and valuable his invention was.
However Lorderius couldn't help but feel like he was listening to a conman and he was about to get scammed over some Nonsensical magical elixir. Especially when the one he's listening to was someone who looked very shady in his book.
Vorgen: " Just a drink of this Divine essence will make you feel like a new man. It's effect is that it is able to boost your stamina and power.... And more importantly.... It taste good~"
Lorderius: "Really?"
Vorgen: "Fo sho, ma dude" He nodded in a weird motion.
Lorderius: "Okay....."
Vorgen: "This one shit i made is Legit..... Hehe it ain't a drug i swear."
He chuckled as he gave the elixir to Lorderius, causing Lorderius to have second thoughts on drinking the strange concoction.
Lorderius: "What was that last part?"
Vorgen: "Nothing! Just hurry and drink it. And let me know what you think"
Lorderius: "Why do i feel like I'm bout to do something Illegal?"
Vorgen: "Illegal? Pssssh.... there's no such thing as illegal in things that i made."
Said the hooded masked guy, who had the appearance of someone who definitely create and transact legal things.
Lorderius: "You don't sound very convincing... "
Vorgen: "Fine! I'll drink some as well if that makes you feel better." He said, Grabbing another elixir of the same type from the shelf.
Lorderius: "Alright then.... Here goes nothing."
Vorgen: "Bottoms up!"
The two then drank the Elixirs in sync, Downing them to the last drop.
Lorderius: "Hm... It does taste kinda good."
Vorgen: "Hehe told you."
Lorderius: "By the way....What is it made of? "
Vorgen: "Oh It's mainly made from wolverina mushroom"
(Part 17 Flashbacks)
Lorderius: "Wolverina-- oh fuck!!"
Vorgen: "Whoa whoa whoa calm down. What got you so worked up about? It's just a mushroom."
Lorderius: "It's the mushroom from that snake soup incident!!"
Vorgen: "WHAT?!"
Lorderius: "QUICK!! FUCKING SPIT IT OUT!" He quickly put his finger inside his own throat in order to force himself to vomit.
Vorgen: "Hold it! Hold it! Don't worry i only added just a tiny weeny portion and mixed it with Nicilid Herb to neutralize the side effects.... So it's fine.... I guess.... "
The last part of Vorgen's sentence triggered Lorderius, causing him to scream at his face.
Lorderius: "YOU GUESS?!"
Vorgen: "I just.... I just started doing this as a hobby, my man. Just chill a lil okay? I did everything that is written in the manual so i can guarantee that there's nothing to worry about..... You'll be fine, ma dude."
Just at the end of his sentence, The effects started to kicked in. The feeling of nausea and sleepiness started to overwhelm them.
Vorgen: "We will be--..... Be... Uh.... Fine... Oh shit.... "
Lorderius: "You...... Fucking..... Dumbass.... Ugh..."
Everything was spinning, colourful colors and blinding lights clouded their vision, before finally, they lost consciousness and drop to the ground.
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Kyle: "What does this one say?"
Asked the male as he showed a page of his book to the cousin who was sitting across the table.
Astrid: "Hver er Sinnar gæfu smiður"
Kyle: "Meaning?"
Astrid: "Every man is the smith of his own fortune."
Kyle: "Is this a proverb?"
Astrid: "It is."
Kyle: "Ah A Viking Wisdom"
Kyle and Astrid was having a tea on the balcony. Linda was also present, serving them with tea, cookies and other light snacks.
Astrid: "Do you have mead here?" She asked the maid.
Linda: "I'm afraid not Ma'am. Though i can speak with Master Reegan to--"
Astrid: "There's no need to trouble my father. Forget i asked."
Kyle: "Maybe I can help you with that. I know some merchants who sell them."
Astrid: "Really? Thank's Cousin. Vorgen would be delighted to hear it. That little brother of mine have taken a deep liking to the local drink at Valkenheim."
Kyle: "Don't mention it. If Vorgen will be delighted to have them as well then it's worth the trouble for me."
Astrid was quite touched by what he said. Kyle seemed to care a lot about Vorgen despite the grumpy look he wore often when he was around Vorgen.
Astrid: "I didn't expect you to call me out here to help you with reading all these books"
Kyle: "I'm just doing this out of Curiosity. I thought that i might find something useful."
The books he had was found from the rubbles and pillages he managed to sSvengard Svengard.
Astrid: "Hate to break it to you, Kyle. But all These books have are poems, proverbs, tales, Made by.... Old people, poet, Bards and such."
Kyle: "Then these books are useful enough. They can help me to understand the Culture of the People in Valkenheim. And Viking wisdom"
Astrid: "For what reason? You looked more like a warrior than a politician to me."
Kyle: "You must've heard of what the Blackstone did in Svengard."
Astrid: ".................. "
At the Mention of that event, Astrid Grew silent. She was focusing on what The Blackstone Captain had to say next.
Kyle: "I was there when i found out the place we attacked was nothing but a place where the Vikings keep their Food supply. Seeds..... Grains... We burned them all down. There would be no harvest causing the viking to starve so that they would end up fighting each other over what's left."
It was clear that he felt responsible for he was a Blackstone that took part in the siege of Svengard. Astrid chuckled for it was the second time she had seen the face that he was wearing. She remembered that Not long ago Lorderius also had the same expression at the mention of Svengard.
Astrid: "In case you're feeling guilty of what happened. Know that My brother have made up for it. Svengard is now as back as it's used to be"
Kyle: "Is that true? How?"
Astrid: "He helped around. Mostly by raiding some forts to search for supplies."
Kyle: "So that's why I had been getting multiple reports about attacks on the Blackstone forts in Valkenheim."
Astrid remembered the first time he saw Vorgen joining a raid on a Blackstone Fort.
The Knight was always accompanied with a pack wolves. He donned a black and red colour on the surcoat of his armor and a wolf tattoo was engraved on his right gauntlet, showing his allegiance to the Ulfhednars.
Many Vikings were skeptical about having a knight to fight alongside them but those doubts vanished the instant they witnessed him in battle.
He had the role of being a Tank and a Vanguard, pushing and breaching through enemy defenses so that his allies could get an easy way inside.
The brutality and tenacity as he cut down every single Blackstone in sight had also caused him to fit in with the vikings despite the Knight attire that he always wore into battle. It made no difference for He was basically a viking in metal armor.
Though there were some disturbing Rumors surrounding him. A couple of warriors claimed that they had witnessed The Black Prior feasting on enemy corpses alongside the wolves.
They would carve out the remains of the dead enemies and reveled in the taste of their flesh and blood.
It was still a rumour nonetheless. So the fact lacks credibility and It was nothing out of the usual considering he was affiliated with the Ulfhednars but it was still quite disturbing to hear causing him to be feared among vikings other than the Ulfhednars.
Kyle: "Oh? Would you look at at that? The Black Priors are back in their uniform."
Astrid: "Hey Lorderius! Vorgen! Where are you going?"
She shouted and waved from the balcony after seeing the two Black Priors who just opened the door, exiting the building.
However they did not respond to Astrid's call. They scanned the entire surrounding before walking towards the gate in a calm manner.
Vorgen: "............... "
Lorderius: "................ "
They opened the gate and In silence, before marching off towards the street.
Astrid: "....... Did they not hear me?"
Kyle: "Something's off..... "
Linda: "I think i need to tell the Master about this"
TO BE CONTINUED
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