The king's will

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Back in Eritrea, Hollingsworth had crossed the border with Richard in his hands,the little boy had not stopped crying even though he didn't know what had happened. As Hollingsworth went through the magical force Field protecting Eritrea this force field was powered by The fairy river. You could tell that Eritrea was poor, the houses were little cabins and it was Winter already as it was very cold and the ground was covered in snow the streams were frozen solid. The Town crier blew the horn announcing the return of their top wizard and warrior, the people quickly spread the word saying"Hollingsworth has returned", the word finally got to the king by the royal crier even before Hollingsworth got there. Hollingsworth flew into the castle on his Griffin. The castle compared to Avalon's was golden with brown vines hanging from the ceiling and gargoyles, the gaurds before the main palace stood poised with their Spears crossing the door and the Eritrea emblem on their breastplate,the emblem showed two unicorns on a shield. They made way for Hollingsworth as he came off his Griffin and ran toward the palace with little Richard in his hands he ran through the enchanted garden and towards the king who was sitting on his throne, as he sighted Hollingsworth across the room, he got off his throne as the rest of the council bowed. Hollingsworth got before the king and fell on one knee in tears, everyone was shocked at this," I've never seen Hollingsworth cry" the royal advisor said in total awe. "Why do you shed tears before me? a warrior never cries" the king said. Hollingsworth wiped his tears"My daughter has been killed, and this is her son,I don't know how to take care of him! And I promise to kill Felix if it's the last thing that I do" He said. The king replied telling him how weak they were in battle and how they don't stand a chance against Avalon, especially with Felix in charge,"but for the child you have the council's support since he's your grandson" the king then gathered every member of the royal council and the midwives, the king demanded that everyone donated things for the baby until he's grown up. Everyone gave all they could (ointments, potions, crystals, magic dust, magic mirrors, clothes specially from the king) The King also announced the retirement of Hollingsworth from war as his grandson needed someone to take care of him more than ever.

Hollingsworth couldn't control his emotions, his grandson's survival and growth was now on point, but his revenge plan wasn't and he kept the bitterness in his heart.

That same night he went home, his home was simple with different weapons hanging around, and his staff floating in mid-air and his crystal ball on the table next to some potions and animal body parts lying around, he hung his cloak made of wolf fur on his staff.

After feeding him with milk He gently placed Richard on his bed and covered him with wolf fur to protect him from the cold wind and kissed the top of his head in tears. He then went into his conjouring room where he conjoured up a talisman that could give a human entry into the world of the dead, with this talisman he called out to the spirit of Elena but nothing happened since she wasn't dead yet, after continuous conjouring the spirit of "Ares" the goddess of thunder and the undead appeared to him and informed him that Elena wasn't dead, she also told him that the dead king of Avalon sends his greetings and that Hollingsworth should help his son to regain his rightful place on the throne, he was commanded to give the talisman to Richard whenever he turned 5 so that he would be protected by the goddess Ares and be advised by his father on his quest to become King.

Year after year the child grew in strength and wisdom when he turned 5 Hollingsworth fulfilled the King's will by giving him the talisman. Richard grew older,he was faster,wiser and stronger both in physical aspects and as a sorcerer, he did things people older than him couldn't and day after day he got closer to being ready to claim his rightful place on the throne of Avalon,he had little friends as many others avoided him because of jealousy.

Felix too had not stopped his evil ways he had mounted a monument in the middle of the kingdom and his demons destroyed villages and people every month, they conquered any kingdom that came their way, vanquishing them in darkness, people were afraid to be pregnant as the rite of baby sacrifices every month had not stopped, people were forced into hard labor and paid extravagant taxes.Elena was now a maid to the royal family she was to cook for Felix's three wives and THEIR 6 children of four girls and two boys(Lily, Sophie,Sofia,Eldeen,John and James) Felix had not stop proposing to her and he always promised her freedom and power but she never answered she would just reply no.

At twenty Richard is all grown he looks muscular but he's different from his mates in everyway. Now Hollingsworth asks himself the important question"is Richard ready".