Chương 17: Chapter 17: The Journey
As the sun rose over the town, signifying the start of the new day, a group of men and a woman gathered at the town entrance, saddled on horses, looking like travelers. After spending the night collecting what they need, everyone is ready to start a new chapter of their life and see what the future has in store for them under the leadership of the man they chose to trust.
(Ace POV)
Looking at my first group of subordinates that I have gathered, I was satisfied. Each one is excellent in its own right and has the potential to become a legend throughout the world and history. They will do great things as humans but do better things as the powerful supernatural creatures that I will make them in the future.
"Alright, lady and gentlemen, before we start our journey, I will place the markings of our group on each of your backs along with the marking of a raven in the place of your choosing. The marking will let me know your locations and signal me if your life is ever in danger; it will also signal any of you when I need to summon you." I explained the workings of the marking they were about to get.
Hearing what I said, they all just looked at me and nodded, having no objections since we had discussed this briefly before. Seeing their agreement, I raised my hands and chanted a spell in a foreign language. With the chanting of the period, everyone felt a slight burning sensation moving around their backs, causing a little discomfort, but no one complained. Once finished, everyone felt a new connection to each other that will feel stronger or weaker depending on their distance.
"Now that the main marking is done, the second marking of the raven will allow us to communicate with each other over distances, and you can summon your raven to use for reconnaissance purposes if you wish."
Seeing no objection again, I nodded. "Now, where would you like your markings?"
Lief: "Left hand."
Eric: "Right hand."
Ragnar: "Neck."
Floki: "Chest."
Lagertha: "behind my left ear."
Hearing everyone state their choices, I chanted another spell., and markings of ravens appeared in the places each person chose in size fit for the specific spot.
"Now that the markings are finished, let us begin this journey, shall we? It's been a long time coming."
"Yeah!" x5
With that, everyone urged their horses and left through the gates of Kattegat to the following location to see what the land had in store for them.
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Seven years later...
Throughout the years, the lands of Norway have grown a new legend. A group of warriors rumored to be demons from Hel in the flesh, a group that leaves death and rivers of blood behind them wherever they pass.
After seven years, the group has grown much closer and more robust, from daily training with the help of magic and the battles whenever they come across foes that think they are easy prey. Each was strong enough to fight ten enemies by themselves, forged and honed to kill in the most efficient ways.
Since leaving Kattegat, they roamed the lands of Norway from village to village and town to town and have crossed paths with nearly everyone who is someone worth mentioning. They made friends and allies; as for enemies, they never lived to see the next sunrise.
(Ace POV)
"My lord, how far out are we till we reach Olaf's gates?" I heard Eric ask from behind as we rode down a trail on our horses. Not taking my eyes away from what lay ahead, I answered, " Eric, this is about the thousandth time you have asked me this, and I am seriously considering giving you a silent spell for the rest of the ride."
Hearing what I said, Eric shrank back, and we silently continued our journey. Over the years, me and the group have come a long way, both psychologically and physically. Me and the other guys range from 6'0 - 6'4, with Eric beating us as the tallest. Lagertha, on the other hand, stopped around 5'8 and grew to be more beautiful and proportionate in the right places. '*cough* just my observations. Nothing wrong with that.'
Thanks to the hell training I have been putting them through, everyone has constantly become the elite of the elite warriors and has specialized in whatever field they chose and felt suited for. Lief chose swordsmanship; Eric chose the axe; Ragnar the double sword style; Floki remained steady in his ship-building arts and learned general weapon fighting; and finally, Lagertha picked the spear.
Individually, they are a force to be reckoned with, but together, they are a group that would give nightmares to the bravest men. On the other hand, I chose to learn whatever weapons I could get my hands on while also constantly training my magic.
Looking up at the sky to see two ravens circling high above, I couldn't help but think of how fast time flew by and seven years had already passed, meaning that the time for me to head back home to my family was fast approaching. 'Sigh, it's going to be stressful once I go back.' Deciding not to dwell on the future to come I focused on the goal right now, That fool Olaf. We are about a days ride out from the town where his keep is held which means that this journey can finally end.
Hearing a set of hoofs coming near me, i looked over and saw lagertha riding up next to me. "And what can i do for the lovely Lagertha today?" i asked in a teasing tone that earned me an eye roll. "Oh hush, we are about to arrive at the goal of this expedition and i wanted to know what was the plan for when everything has been completed."
"Well after this i have to make my way back to my family for a bit because of some...family matters but after that, i will tell you guys some before i leave and when i get back." I said, pondering myself on how i wanted to layout my plans after everything that is going to happen in the future. "Can you not take me with you?" Lagertha asked with a hint of pleading in her tone. "Im sorry love not this time, you will meet my family someday but now is not the time." i replied with a resolute tone that left no room for objection, leaving her with no way but to just nod and accept it.
Over the past seven years since that first kiss with her in Kattegat, the relationship between me and lagertha has progressed significantly to the point where it has been established between us already that she shall be my first wife. Although not happy at first that i wanted to have more women than just her, i let her know that i only had three women in mind and that i was sure they would get along and have fun with each other as well since we both knew Lagertha had a thing for women as well.
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