บท 22: The Knight Of God
Ludwin POV:
My journey has been long and far since I arrived in this world, The people of the realm were savages. Enforcing slavery and even using slaves for their armies. Such Blasphemy disgusted me, however I had to put up with such things for I was told by my lord, that I shall serve his avatar to make this realm more civilised.
Hearing the words that my lord had a avatar in these lands had brought a shocked expression on my face, ' A second coming of Jesus, and I am to be one of his followers. '
These words if they were said to any other man would have thought of it to be his delusion, but I know that The Almighty works in strange ways to spread his religion across realms. If I can help his avatar, I shall be cleansed of my sin that I had committed before I came under gods teachings that enlightened me to the world.
My noble equipment also transported with me which brought a sigh of relief as it was not cheap, God had also told me to cross the sea and find a man named Connin and he shall guide me on my journey to Gods favoured.
Many stared at my armour in envy and greed, clenching my fists I wished I could of rampaged through this sinful city and remove it from Gods clean world.
The streets of the city were filled with prostitutes and bandits, hoping to earn some quick money. Many woman have tried to approach for me to pay for a quick tumble. I had to simply decline for I am loyal to one thing, ' My eternal servitude to the cross. '. I shall not marry and produce a heir unless my lord wishes for me too.
Grabbing the metal cross on my neck I made a quick prayer. Approaching the docks, It was lively filled with sailors barking out orders.
A man approached me, " Dear knight, are you travelling to Westeros? "
" I believe I am. " I spoke to the man
" Then why don't you come with us, we'll be landing in White Harbour. " The man spoke with a smile that you'd see on a sly business man's face.
"How much do I have to pay you. " I grabbed my coin pocket
"Oh, you don't have to worry. You'll just have to escort a caravan for me to safety. " The man tapped his fingers together, " Then the debt is free. Just look for a man named Connin when you arrive. "
Hearing the name Connin, I couldn't help but realise how well this lined up and couldn't help but be happy that God has blessed me with luck upon my journey.
" Look around the docks for now, I'll find you when we're going to go." the man spoke before walking off and turned into a alleyway.
'What a eccentric fellow' I scratched my head as he disappeared.
Walking around the market place that was bustling with stalls selling sea food and other ocean faring products. The ocean waves were calm and it was a clear sky, The rays of sun made the docks look beautiful. However I let out a unimpressed sigh, as the dane's made better ports than these filthy heathens although that may have been my bias speaking, I am unsure.
Although that may be due to God showing them how to create beautiful the wonderful architecture, holding onto my pole hammer tightly, I explored the docks eventually entering a book store.
Looking around, I was shocked. They were written in English with however only one book being written in Latin, the people however called it Valyrian. Scrolling through I came across a book that interested me, ' History Of Westeros '. Grabbing the book I took it to the store clerk, dropping it in front of him.
" One Gold Dragon. " The man spoke as he skinned a apple.
Opening my coin purse, I looked around before pulling a gold coin out. Grabbing the book, I left the store and decided to sit on a bench.
Opening the book, I started reading allowing the world to slowly pass by me.
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4 hours later:
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I felt a sudden tap on my shoulder after my third reread of this book.
" We're about to head off, so come on. " The man spoke , standing up from the bench I walked along the docks with the man eventually coming to a galley.
"That will be the ship." The man spoke with a sense of proud, " She's a beauty ain't she?"
"Indeed, she is quite good looking." I nodded along with him. Saying this I climbed the ramp onto the ship.
" you'll be sleeping on top of the deck." the man spoke, " Meals will be provided so don't worry."
Nodding to him, I sat down on the deck leaning my back against the mast, " how long until we leave the dock?"
"In a few minutes, the lads are having a quick meal first. " The man smiled, " The names Artur, what's yours?"
"Names Ludwin, A soldier of God."
" A religious one aren't ya, how old are you?"
"forty two, been fighting since I was twelve. " I spoke leaning my head as I started to fall asleep.
"Quite a young age to start fighting but I see that your tired so i'll leave you be." Artur spoke before walking off.
Heading to sleep I held onto my pole hammer tight as it was the tool to protect me, my beloved.
Time ticked on as I slept, minute by minute, hour by hour. The ride was surprisingly smooth which surprised me at how calm the sea was.
Opening my eyes, I saw the sun rise with men running about on the ship, " Your finally awake." Artur spoke, " Here take this, we'll have our meal later."
The man handed me a lime, staring at it I took off my helmet and took a large bite bringing a instant sourness into my mouth that woke me up fully.
I stood up and patted myself down, " So what now?" I stared at him
"You'll help the crew with lookout." Artur before walking off to the captains wheel.
Hearing him I went to the front of the ship and stared off into the distance. I held onto my cross and made a quick prayer.
"I pray for Your protection as I begin this day. You are my hiding place, and under Your wings I can always find refuge. Protect me from trouble wherever I go, and keep evil far from me. No matter where I am, I will look to You as my Protector, the one who fights for me every day." I muttered under my
breath wishing for my lords protection.
Holding onto my pole hammer, I let out a deep sigh as I continued to stare out into sea for anything strange.
" Pirates, approaching fast! Left Side. " A sudden shout came from the birds nest
People suddenly started rushing to get their equipment as they prepared for battle, smiling I was happy that I will finally experience the thrill of battle once again.
"Amen. Lord be merciful to us sinners, and save us for thy mercy's sake. Thou art the great God, who hast made and rulest all things: O, deliver us for thy name's sake. Thou art the great God to be feared above all: O save us, that we may praise thee." I spoke my prayer before placing my helm over my head.
Preparing my pole hammer, A large grin was slowly creeping up on my face.
" Ludwin, you seem excited. " Artur spoke with a small laugh.
" Battle is a test of my loyalty to my lord." I spoke to him, " To which I shall always win, to pray to him another day. "
Artur hearing this simply nodded, the pirates rammed their ship against ours causing minimal damage as it was a wooden ship with no ramming technology. To which the pirates started to jump aboard.
I sent a large swing out against the first wave, a cracking noise was made as it connected with the body of a man.
It made me shiver in excitement, something that only occurred when I prayed to my lord or was in battle.
Swing after swing, pirates fell missing the heads or had broken ribs and ruptured organs.
The pirates quickly tried to get away by jumping back to their ship. Many fell into the sea only to drown.
Looking down I saw the man with a broken leg that I had snapped, " You are a heretic, a being against God. "
Grabbing him by the throat, I had slammed the man against the bannisters before snapping his neck with a quick movement of my wrist.
As his body went limp, I tossed his cold body overboard. " I'll be taking a rest, wake me up if they come back. " I spoke to the crew to which they nodded nervously.
Walking back over to the mast . I sat down and rested my head, " O'Almighty give me a sign for what I am doing is correct. Allow me to follow thy will for you hath protected me from the danger that lurked in the shadows of Prague since I was a boy."
As I uttered those words I instantly fell asleep awaking in front of another man, seeing him i instantly kneeled before him.
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Ludwins Dream:
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The man had no face but wore robes and had long gray hair that came down his head to his shoulders, the man before me was The Almighty himself.
His sheer presence made it feel like 10 horses were laying their full body on me causing a heavy discomfort.
"We meet once again." The figure spoke with a happy tone, " How is that world?"
"Disgusting, Wretched and Horrid." I spat out in disgust, " The people pray to a false God and Do not even follow its laws."
"My My, those are some judging words leaving your mouth." , The being raised its hand to his face, " Although it was to be expected, after all my teachings have not been spread to the world."
Hearing him I couldn't help but nod, a large group of people having not heard of the Lords teachings and feeling the safety and warmth of the light he shines upon us each time. It was no surprise they were still barbaric.
" Now, Now don't get to zealous. The people shall soon convert if they have been given a reason." God uttered those words with a severe tone, " After all, we wouldn't want the people being scared of by your conviction to me. Do you?"
"No of course not my Lord." I answered with a serious face
The Lord stared at me, " Be the Saint John,The Evangelist, to my new avatar." A proud tone could be heard exiting his mouth.
As those words reached me, the world went dark and I heard the sounds of wave crashing against the hull of the ship.
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Snap Back To Reality:
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Opening my eyes, people were eating their meals and enjoying the peace and quiet of the realm.
It brought back memories of when I was on a ship to Jerusalem for a visit of the holy land in the year 1562. To think 10 years later I would of been slaughtering french protestants on Saint Bartholomew's Day.
To think i was only 34 on that day. Turning 35, what a horrible birthday present. I can't believe i'm only 42, It's been too fast.
I leaned my head on the mast, " oh, your awake. Here have some breakfast, you deserve it." Artur spoke to me handing me a plate of dried beef, and a sailors biscuit.
Grabbing the beef I took a small bite before turning to him, " You got some drinks to wash all this down?" I ask him as I took another bite, chewing on the already tough dried beef.
" Aye, we've got plenty of beer stored. " He answered placing his plate next to me, " Keep this safe will you, I'll go grab you some beer."
I stared at his back as he went below deck to go grab me a drink. ' This world was filled with non-believers, but some aren't so bad.' I nodded at my conclusion.
I wonder what my Lords avatar will be like, will he be wise and a healer like Jesus or will he be completely different. The very thought of it made my body shiver in excitement, the very thought to be in the story of one of the children of God.
Clenching my fists, ' I must not be the Judas to his story, unless God and he wills it.'
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