-William-
There they were, creating chaos and killing people. I felt my hand tighten around the handle of my sword, and the men behind me looked ready to jump out of hiding as they watched the slaughter of their people, who had slowly become my people as well.
For three years, I had fought alongside them, helping their king, Declaran, regain his former territories and freeing this world of the plague called King Hector. While the old king was slowly losing ground, his walls still stood, and the fat king hid behind them with the woman I loved.
Declaran had often reminded me to look at the whole picture and focus on my goal. I could not just charge into the palace. I had to be patient. I had to weaken him so that when we did attack, he would have no one to protect him. The thought made m
