Thirty-Five
Return to Wincaster
Spring 960 MC
The march was long; it took over two weeks to reach Wincaster, leaving the men exhausted. Even so, they took pride in the fact that they had made three long marches and defeated two armies, a feat unheard of in the history of Merceria. The men straightened their backs with pride as the walls of the city loomed over the horizon. They marched back triumphantly, a sudden spring in their step, harnessing a newfound reserve of energy.
Princess Anna was travelling in her carriage, along with her maid, escorted by the Bodden Knights. As the walls came into view, Anna asked Beverly to ride ahead and take a look, lest the city be in the hands of the rebels.
She spurred Lightning forward, quickly passing the Elves who were leading the advance on the
